Inj. Lantus-100 IU/ml Cartridge

Lantus contains Insulin Glargine which is a long-acting insulin that provides consistent, all-day sugar control. It works like your body's natural insulin. Insulin glargine is a long acting preparation. It regulates carbohydrate, protein and fat metabolism by inhibiting hepatic glucose production and lipolysis and enhancing peripheral glucose disposal. Insulin binds to the receptor. Receptor-bound insulin lowers blood glucose by facilitating cellular uptake of glucose into skeletal muscle and adipose tissue and by inhibiting the output of glucose from the liver.

Benifits:

Lantus is used in the treatment of diabetes.

Direction to Use

• Your doctor or nurse will guide you how to use this medicine.

• Injection below the skin of the abdomen results in faster absorption than other injection sites.

• Injection sites must be rotated to prevent hard lumps from developing at one site.

• Opened vials/cartridge are good at room temperature for up to 4 weeks, while unopened vials must be placed in the refrigerator (2°C–8°C).

Side Effects

Common Side Effects of Lantus are Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level), Injection site allergic reaction.