Please see additional important safety information for lantus ® on page 9. Please see accompanying full prescribing information for lantus ® . How to use the lantus ® solostar ® pre-filled insulin pen a quick reference guide go online to www.Lantussolostar.Com for a free video demonstration or call ...
1 0 2 1 0 222 1 please see additional important safety information for lantus ® on page 9. Please see accompanying full prescribing information for lantus ® . Congratulations on using the lantus ® solostar ® insulin pen. Lantus ® solostar ® is easy to use and easy to inject. This quick reference gui...
3 for additional help, visit www.Lantussolostar.Com or call 1-800-633-1610 please see additional important safety information for lantus ® on page 9. Please see accompanying full prescribing information for lantus ® . 1 how to get ready for an injection dos and don’ts do check the expiration date on...
For additional help, visit www.Lantussolostar.Com or call 1-800-633-1610 how to correctly attach a needle how to do it 1. Keep the needle straight and not on an angle when you screw it on. Don’t make the needle too tight. If you have a push-on needle, keep it straight as you push it on 2. After you ...
Please see additional important safety information for lantus ® on page 9. Please see accompanying full prescribing information for lantus ® . How to do a safety test 3 how to do it 1. Dial a test dose of 2 units 2. Hold the pen with the needle pointing up. Then gently tap the reservoir so the air b...
Please see additional important safety information for lantus ® on page 9. Please see accompanying full prescribing information for lantus ® . How to select the dose 4 how to do it 1. Dial your dose (this example shows a dose of 10 units) 2. If you don’t dial the right dose, you can dial back up or ...
How to inject your dose 5 how to do it 1. Keeping the pen straight, insert the needle into your skin 2. Using your thumb, press the injection button all the way down 3. Then slowly count to 10. Counting to 10 will make sure that you get your full insulin dose 4. After counting a full 10 seconds, rel...
Dos and don’ts do use the outer needle cap to remove the needle. Don’t reuse the needle; discard it safely. Don’t refrigerate the pen after using it. What to do always remove the needle from the pen after each injection why? Removing the needle helps prevent contamination and infection. It also prev...
Indications and usage for lantus ® prescription lantus ® is a long-acting insulin used to treat adults with type 2 diabetes and adults and children (6 years and older) with type 1 diabetes for the control of high blood sugar. It should be taken once a day at the same time each day to lower blood glu...
Frequently asked questions getting started 1. Why must i always wash my hands before using the lantus ® solostar ® pen? Many bacteria live on the surfaces of your hands. Bacteria can cause infection if they get into the skin. Washing your hands before injecting yourself will greatly reduce the chanc...
The lantus ® solostar ® insulin pen can be used with bd ultra-fine™ pen needles a a ultra-fine is a trademark of becton, dickinson and company. Your healthcare provider may prescribe ultra-fine™ pen needles. They come in the following sizes: 4 mm (5/32") 32g nano ndc/hri no. 08290-3201-22 5 mm (3/16...
Highlights of prescribing information these highlights do not include all the information needed to use lantus safely and effectively. See full prescribing information for lantus. Lantus ® (insulin glargine [rdna origin] injection) solution for subcutaneous injection initial u.S. Approval: 2000 ————...
The dose of lantus should be adjusted according to blood glucose measurements. The dosage of lantus should be individualized under the supervision of a healthcare provider in accordance with the needs of the patient. 2.3 converting to lantus from other insulin therapies if changing from a treatment ...
As an event with symptoms consistent with hypoglycemia requiring the assistance of another person and associated with either a blood glucose below 50 mg/dl ( ≤56 mg/dl in the 5-year trial) or prompt recovery after oral carbohydrate, intravenous glucose or glucagon administration. The rates of severe...
Nevertheless, caution should be exercised when lantus is administered to geriatric patients. In elderly patients with diabetes, the initial dosing, dose increments, and maintenance dosage should be conservative to avoid hypoglycemic reactions. Hypoglycemia may be difficult to recognize in the elderl...
Table 8: type 1 diabetes mellitus–adult (continued) study a study b study c treatment duration treatment in combination with 28 weeks regular insulin 28 weeks regular insulin 16 weeks insulin lispro lantus nph lantus nph lantus nph hba1c baseline hba1c 8.0 8.0 7.7 7.7 7.6 7.7 adj. Mean change from b...
Table 11: lantus timing of daily dosing in type 1 (study h) and type 2 (study i) diabetes mellitus study h study i treatment duration 24 weeks 24 weeks treatment in combination with: insulin lispro glimepiride lantus breakfast lantus dinner lantus bedtime lantus breakfast lantus bedtime nph bedtime ...
What is the most important information i should know about lantus? • do not change the insulin you are using without talking to your healthcare provider. Any change of insulin should be made cautiously and only under medical supervision. Changes in insulin strength, manufacturer, type (for example: ...
As red biohazard containers), hard plastic containers (such as detergent bottles), or metal containers (such as an empty coffee can). Such containers should be sealed and disposed of properly. What can affect how much insulin i need? Illness. Illness may change how much insulin you need. It is a goo...
Additional information diabetes forecast is a national magazine designed especially for patients with diabetes and their families and is available by subscription from the american diabetes association (ada), p.O.Box 363, mt. Morris, il 61054-0363, 1-800-diabetes (1-800-342-2383). You may also visit...
Hypoglycemia can be mild to severe. Its onset may be rapid. Some patients have few or no warning symptoms, including: • patients with diabetes for a long time • patients with diabetic neuropathy (nerve problems) • or patients using certain medicines for high blood pressure or heart problems. Hypogly...
• lantus comes as u-100 insulin and contains 100 units of lantus per milliliter (ml). One milliliter of u-100 insulin contains 100 units of insulin. (1 ml = 1 cc). What is diabetes? • your body needs insulin to turn sugar (glucose) into energy. If your body does not make enough insulin, you need to ...
Although diabetic ketoacidosis occurs most often in patients with type 1 diabetes,it can also happen in patients with type 2 diabetes who become very sick. Because some patients get few symptoms of hyperglycemia, it is important to check your blood sugar/urine sugar and ketones regularly. Symptoms o...
