How much insulin is in Lantus pen?
How much insulin is in Lantus pen?
The Lantus® SoloSTAR® pen is a prefilled, disposable insulin pen that contains 300 Units of insulin glargine. The pen body consists of a rubber seal at the tip, an insulin reservoir, a dose window, the dosage selector, and the injection button.
What are side effects of Lantus insulin pen?
Lantus Solostar Pen side effects
- rapid weight gain, swelling in your feet or ankles;
- shortness of breath; or.
- low blood potassium–leg cramps, constipation, irregular heartbeats, fluttering in your chest, increased thirst or urination, numbness or tingling, muscle weakness or limp feeling.
How do you use a Lantus insulin pen?
Keep the pen straight, insert the needle into your skin. Use your thumb to press the injection button all the way down. When the number in the dose window returns to 0 as you inject, slowly count to 10 before removing. (Counting to 10 will make sure you get your full insulin dose.)
Is Lantus a good insulin?
In a 1-year study , Lantus and Basaglar were found to be equally effective at improving blood sugar levels in people with type 1 diabetes. The people had similar rates of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), allergic reactions, and changes in weight. In this study, both drugs were used in combination with mealtime insulin.
Does Lantus pen need to be refrigerated?
Lantus should be stored in a refrigerator to maintain the labeled expiration date. In the absence of refrigeration, unopened vials of Lantus should be discarded after 28 days.
Is it better to take Lantus at night or in the morning?
The package insert for Lantus states that it should be administered once daily at bedtime. However, this product does exhibit a relatively constant glucose-lowering profile over 24 hours, and therefore in theory, time of dosing should not matter if administered at the same time daily.
