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What is Lantus
®
(insulin glargine injection) 100 Units/mL?
Prescription Lantus
®
is a long-acting insulin used to treat adults with type 2
diabetes and adults and pediatric patients (children 6 years and older) with
type 1 diabetes for the control of high blood sugar.
• Do not use Lantus
®
to treat diabetic ketoacidosis.
Important Safety Information for Lantus
®
(insulin glargine injection) 100 Units/mL
Do not take Lantus
®
during episodes of low blood sugar or if you are allergic
to insulin or any of the inactive ingredients in Lantus
®
.
Do not share needles, insulin pens, or syringes with others. Do NOT
reuse needles.
Before starting Lantus
®
, tell your doctor about all your medical conditions,
including if you have liver or kidney problems, if you are pregnant or planning
to become pregnant or if you are breast-feeding or planning to breast-feed.
Heart failure can occur if you are taking insulin together with certain medicines
called TZDs (thiazolidinediones), even if you have never had heart failure or
other heart problems. If you already have heart failure, it may get worse while
you take TZDs with Lantus
®
. Your treatment with TZDs and Lantus
®
may
need to be changed or stopped by your doctor if you have new or worsening
heart failure. Tell your doctor if you have any new or worsening symptoms of
heart failure, including:
• Shortness of breath • Sudden weight gain
• Swelling of your ankles or feet
Tell your doctor about all the medications you take, including OTC medicines,
vitamins, and supplements, including herbal supplements. Lantus
®
should be
taken once a day at the same time every day. Test your blood sugar levels
while using insulin, such as Lantus
®
. Do not make any changes to your dose
or type of insulin without talking to your healthcare provider. Any change of
insulin should be made cautiously and only under medical supervision.
Do NOT dilute or mix Lantus
®
with any other insulin or solution. It will
not work as intended and you may lose blood sugar control, which could be
serious. Lantus
®
must only be used if the solution is clear and colorless with
no particles visible. Always make sure you have the correct insulin before each
injection.
While using Lantus
®
, do not drive or operate heavy machinery until you
know how Lantus
®
affects you. You should not drink alcohol or use other
medicines that contain alcohol.
The most common side effect of insulin, including Lantus
®
, is low
blood sugar (hypoglycemia), which may be serious. It may cause harm
to your heart or brain. Symptoms of serious low blood sugar may include
shaking, sweating, fast heartbeat, and blurred vision.
Lantus
®
may cause serious side effects that can lead to death, such as
severe allergic reactions. Get medical help right away if you have:
• A rash over your whole body • Swelling of your face, tongue, or throat
• Trouble breathing • Shortness of breath
• A fast heartbeat • Extreme drowsiness, dizziness, or confusion
• Sweating
Other possible side effects may include swelling, weight gain, low
potassium levels, injection site reactions, including changes in fat tissue
at the injection site, and allergic reactions.
Please see inside pocket for full Prescribing Information for Lantus
®
.
For single patient use only
For single patient use only
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