Lantus Solostar 100iu Pre Filled Pen Of 3ml Solution For Injection
Lantus Solostar 100 IU/ML Description
Lantus Solostar 100IU/ml solution for injection contains insulin, a synthetic human hormone used to treat diabetes mellitus. This medication helps regulate blood sugar levels by maintaining a steady insulin level in the body, allowing glucose to enter cells for energy. By controlling blood sugar, Lantus can reduce the risk of serious complications like kidney damage, blindness, nerve damage, and stroke.
Lantus Solostar 100IU/ml solution for injection is a long-acting insulin that provides a steady supply of insulin throughout the day. Unlike rapid-acting or short-acting insulins, it works slowly and steadily. It's typically taken once daily, usually at bedtime.
To ensure effective treatment, it's crucial to inject Lantus correctly. Your healthcare provider can teach you the proper technique, which involves rotating injection sites to prevent skin changes.
For optimal results, it's important to combine Lantus treatment with a healthy diet and regular exercise. Regular blood sugar monitoring is essential to ensure safe and effective use. To prevent hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), it's crucial to inject the precise dose as prescribed by your doctor.
While Lantus Solostar helps control blood sugar levels, it's important to be aware of the risk of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). Symptoms can include sweating, shaking, dizziness, and confusion. If you experience these, treat it promptly with a fast-acting glucose source like glucose tablets or a sugary drink. Always carry a glucose source with you.
Before starting Lantus Solostar, inform your doctor about your complete medical history, including any existing conditions and medications, supplements, or herbal remedies you're currently taking or planning to take. This will help identify potential drug interactions and ensure safe and effective treatment.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹715.18 |
You Save | ₹53.83 (7% on MRP) |
Contains | Insulin Glargine(100.0 Iu/Ml) |
Uses | Diabetes mellitus |
Side effects | Low blood sugar level, injection site reaction |
Therapy | ANTI-DIABETIC |
Uses of Lantus Solostar 100 IU/ML
Contraindications of Lantus Solostar 100 IU/ML
- If you are allergic to insulin or any other ingredients of Lantus Solostar 100IU/ml solution for injection.
- If you are suffering from hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level).
Side effects of Lantus Solostar 100 IU/ML
- Low blood sugar
- Injection site reactions
Precautions and Warnings of Lantus Solostar 100 IU/ML
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
- Lantus Solostar 100IU/ml solution for injection is known to cause low blood sugar levels and can impair your driving abilities.
- Always keep sugar or a bar of chocolate in your car while driving.
- In case you experience any of the symptoms of low blood glucose levels like dizziness, drowsiness, visual disturbances and sweating, stop driving immediately and have sugar/ juice.
Alcohol
- It is advisable not to consume alcohol when you are taking the Lantus Solostar 100IU/ml solution for injection as it interferes with the way insulin works.
- Consumption of alcohol may lead to an increased risk of both low blood glucose levels and high blood glucose levels.
- Avoid excessive use of alcohol while taking insulin.
Other General Warnings
- 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 site of injection, you should continuously change the site of injection.
- Avoid doing heavy exercise.
- 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.
Directions for Use of Lantus Solostar 100 IU/ML
- Take the Lantus Solostar 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 in the muscles.
- Pull a skin, fold up to take this injection.
- Wait for at least 6 seconds before removing the needle from the injection site.
- Always rotate the site of injection, do not take concurrent injections at the same site.
Storage and disposal of Lantus Solostar 100 IU/ML
- Store the Lantus Solostar injection between 2°C to 8°C in the refrigerator.
- Do not freeze it.
- Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
- Do not open the carton of vials to protect it from light.
- Any unused portion should not be stored and should be appropriately discarded.
Quick Tips of Lantus Solostar 100 IU/ML
- Do not take Lantus Solostar during episodes of low blood sugar or if you are allergic to insulin or any inactive ingredients in Lantus.
- Rotate injection sites with each dose to avoid skin issues like lipodystrophy (pitted or thickened skin) and localized cutaneous amyloidosis.
- Taking Lantus Solostar with TZDs (thiazolidinediones) can cause or worsen heart failure. Watch for symptoms like shortness of breath, swelling, or sudden weight gain.
- Monitor blood sugar levels regularly while using Lantus Solostar, and do not adjust your insulin dose without consulting your doctor.
- Do not dilute or mix Lantus with other insulins or solutions. Ensure the solution is clear and colourless before injecting.
- Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) is the most common side effect, which may be serious and life-threatening. Severe allergic reactions may also occur and require immediate medical attention.
Dosage of Lantus Solostar 100 IU/ML
Overdose
- An excessive amount of 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, a fruity smell from breath, etc.
- If you have missed taking any dose of this 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 dosing schedule.
- Do not take a double dose of this medicine to compensate for the missed one as taking a double dose can cause a drastic fall in blood glucose which can be dangerous.
Mode of Action of Lantus Solostar 100 IU/ML
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 of Lantus Solostar 100 IU/ML
Interactions with other medicines
- Some medicines can affect the way the Lantus Solostar 100IU/ml solution for injection works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines 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.
- 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.
Interactions with food items
- Lantus Solostar 100IU/ml solution for injection is to be taken 15 mins 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.
Content Details
Dr. Nikita Toshi
BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What food items I should avoid, as I'm a diabetic?
- Avoid maida, white bread, noodles, corn flakes, poori, biryani, naan, fried rice, etc.
- Avoid custard apple, mango, jack fruit, fruit salads with ice cream, fruit-based desserts.
- Avoid cheese, milkshakes, ice creams.
- Try to avoid pork, beef, soft drinks, sugarcane juice, sweetened health drinks and beverages.
Q: Can I stop taking the Lantus Solostar 100IU/ml Solution for Injection if I am feeling uncomfortable after taking this medicine?
Q: Why should I always change the site for taking this injection?
Q: What other lifestyle modifications I need to consider to manage diabetes?
- Diet should include chapatis, multigrain bread, puffed rice with vegetables, sprouts, roasted grams, plain cooked daal, soups, steamed vegetables, cooked vegetables with less oil, Jamun, orange, guava, apple, watermelon, papaya, cow’s milk, curd, thin buttermilk, fish (grilled, baked or steamed), peanuts, cashew nuts and walnuts(handful)....
- Limit sugar intake.
- A brisk walk daily for 30 minutes.
- Exercise regularly.
- Monitor your blood glucose regularly.
- Take your anti-diabetic medication on time.
Q: I experience low blood sugar levels often, what could be the possible reasons?
- Risk factors for developing low blood glucose levels include taking too much insulin, not taking adequate meals or missing meals, too much alcohol consumption, fever and too much exercise.
- Some medicines, when used with insulin can result in such episodes as other diabetes medicine glimepiride, medicines used for fever and pain (salicylates), ramipril, etc.
- Report to your doctor about these episodes. You may need a dose of adjustment.
Q: What are the symptoms of diabetes?
Q: Does Lantus Solostar need to be refrigerated?
Q: Where is the best place to inject the Lantus Solostar?
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