INSULIN GLARGINE (Systemic)

Brand Names : Lantus

Proper Use of This Medicine

Dosing - Each package of insulin glargine contains a patient information sheet. Read this sheet carefully and make sure you understand :

• How to prepare the medicine.
• How to inject the medicine.
• How to dispose of syringes, needles, and injection devices.

It is best to use a different place on the body for each injection (e.g., abdomen, thigh, or upper arm). If you have questions about this, contact a member of your health care team.

Since insulin glargine lowers the blood glucose over 24 hours, it should be taken once daily at bedtime

Follow carefully the special meal plan your doctor gave you . This is the most important part of controlling your condition, and is necessary if the medicine is to work properly. Also, exercise regularly and test for sugar in your blood or urine as directed.

The dose of insulin glargine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label .

• For injection dosage form:
  • For diabetes mellitus (sugar diabetes):
    • Adults, teenagers, and children 6 years of age or older - The dose is based on your blood sugar and must be determined by your doctor.
    • Children up to 6 years of age - Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

Storage - To store this medicine:

• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Store away from heat and direct light.
• Store in the refrigerator. However, keep the medicine from freezing.
• After a cartridge has been inserted into a pen, store the cartridge and pen at room temperature, not in the refrigerator.
• Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.