Lantus Solostar 100iu/ml 5 pens

Medication Name: Lantus SoloStar 100 IU/ml 5 Pens

Active Ingredient:
Insulin Glargine 100 IU/ml

Pharmacological Class:
Long-acting insulin analog

Indication:
Used in adults, adolescents, and children with type 1 or type 2 diabetes mellitus to improve glycemic control. Provides a steady basal insulin level for 24 hours.

Dosage:
The dose is individualized based on blood glucose monitoring, dietary intake, and physical activity.
Typically injected once daily at the same time each day. Dose adjustments may be needed when switching from other insulins.

Administration:

• Administer subcutaneously using the prefilled SoloStar pen.

• Injection sites include the abdomen, thigh, or upper arm; rotate sites to prevent lipodystrophy.

• Do not mix with other insulins or dilute.

• Do not inject intravenously.

Precautions:

• Monitor blood glucose regularly to prevent hypoglycemia.

• Adjust dose during illness, stress, or lifestyle changes.

• Use caution in patients with renal or hepatic impairment.

• Store unused pens in the refrigerator; in-use pens can be kept at room temperature (below 30°C) for up to 28 days.

Possible Side Effects:
Hypoglycemia, local injection site reactions (redness, swelling, or itching), lipodystrophy, weight gain, edema, and rarely systemic allergic reactions.