Points of interest:
• Be aware of the signs of hypoglycemia (sweating, confusion, rapid heartbeat, blurred vision, shakiness, anxiety, headache, dizziness, weakness).
• Rotate injection sites to prevent damage to the tissue under the skin.
• Avoid re-use of the same injection.
• If you experience hypoglycemia, consume glucose or simple carbohydrate (e.g. candies, soft drinks, sugar, honey), once your blood glucose returns to normal, eat a snack or a meal.
• Insulin is usually injected under the skin; pinch the skin to reduce the chance of injecting a blood vessel.
• Switching between insulin brands should be done under strict medical supervision.
Side effects of Lantus 100 IU/3 mL 5 injection:
• Hypoglycemia.
• Weight gain.
Cautions:
• Time of occurrence of hypoglycemia depends on the action profile of the insulin used and may change when the treatment regimen is changed.
• Adjustment of dose may be necessary if patients undertake increased physical activity or change their usual meal plan.
Interactions of Lantus:
• Beta blockers: signs of hypoglycemia can be masked when beta blockers given with insulin.
Indications:
• Lantus 100 IU/3 mL 5 injection used in the treatment of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Size :
5 Injection
Made In:
Use Lantus injection as per as direction of doctor.
Use it once every day, preferably at the same time every day.
