Lantus 100IU/ml Solution For Injection

• If you are allergic to insulin or any of the ingredients of this medicine.
• If you are suffering from hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level).

• Injection site reactions
• Low blood sugar
• Rashes
• Itching

Other General Warnings

• You have recurrent low blood sugar levels.
• You have frequent fever and infections.
• You have diseases related to the liver and kidney.
• You have thyroid disorders.
• You are switching to a different insulin medicine brand.
• You have pain, itching and swelling at the injection site, you should continuously change the site of the injection.
• You are planning to change your diet preferences.
• You should always carry a sugar candy with you.
• You are taking insulin but not taking adequate meals, your blood glucose can drop drastically.

• Take this injection as per the technique suggested by your doctor or nurse.
• This injection is to be taken under the skin of the thigh or upper arm or abdomen.
• Do not take this injection in the vein or muscles.
• Pull a skin, fold up to take this injection.
• Wait for at least 6 sec before removing the needle from the injection site.
• Always rotate the site of injection, do not take concurrent injections at the same site.

• Store it between 2°C to 8°C in the refrigerator.
• Do not freeze it.
• Keep it out of the reach of children.
• Do not open the carton of vials to protect it from light.
• Any unused portion should not be stored and should be appropriately discarded.

• Take Lantus at the same time each day to maintain a steady blood sugar level throughout the night.
• Use the correct injection technique, rotating injection sites to prevent skin changes and ensure optimal insulin absorption.
• Regularly check your blood sugar as advised by your healthcare provider to monitor its effectiveness and adjust your dosage if needed.
• Be aware of the signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia, such as sweating, shaking, dizziness, and confusion. Carry a fast-acting glucose source, like glucose tablets or a sugary drink, with you at all times.
• Maintain a healthy diet, exercise regularly, and manage stress to improve blood sugar control and overall well-being.
• Regularly consult your doctor to monitor your diabetes and adjust your treatment plan as needed.

Overdose

• Excess insulin will lead to low blood sugar levels, called hypoglycemia. You may experience symptoms like dizziness, fainting, sweating and tremors.
• If you have the blood glucometer with you, test immediately and confirm blood glucose levels.
• Whether or not you test your levels, it is important to take some glucose water/juice/eat sugar or chocolates immediately and then rush to your doctor.

Missed a Dose

• A missed dose may lead to high blood sugar levels which can cause symptoms like feeling thirsty, excessive urination, loss of appetite, drowsiness, the fruity smell from breath, etc.
• If you have missed any dose of medicine take it as soon as you remember. If it's time for your next dose then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dose schedule.
• Do not take a double dose of medicine to compensate for the missed one as taking a double dose can cause a drastic fall in blood glucose which can be dangerous.

How Does It Work?

• Insulin is a crucial hormone that allows the entry of blood glucose into each cell of the body. Inside the cell, this glucose is used as fuel.
• In type 1 diabetes mellitus, the body fails to produce adequate insulin and this leads to glucose accumulating in the blood and causes high blood glucose.
• This medicine lowers blood sugars by stimulating glucose uptake by cells, tissue and muscles, especially by skeletal muscles and fat and by inhibiting glucose production by the liver.

Interactions with other medicines

• You may have symptoms of low blood sugar if you are taking other medicines for diabetes, a brain-related disorder like fluoxetine, medicines for fever and pain (salicylates).
• You may have high blood sugar if you are taking thiazide, steroids, thyroxine, medicines used to treat severe diarrhoea and abnormal growth of body organs like octreotide, lanreotide.
• Sometimes other medicines may affect how this medicine works if taken at the same time.
• Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction. Especially, if you are taking antihypertensives, oral contraceptives, thiazide, steroids, etc.

Interactions with food items

• This medicine is to be taken 15 minutes before meals or after meals.
• Maintaining a constant meal pattern is advisable when you are taking insulin.
• Avoid skipping or delaying meals when you are taking insulin.