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 glucose. Do not use Lantus
®
to treat
diabetic ketoacidosis.
Important Safety Information
for Lantus
®
Do not take Lantus
®
if you are allergic to insulin or any of
the inactive ingredients in Lantus
®
.
You must 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.
Do not share needles, insulin pens or
syringes with others.
The most common side effect of insulin, including
Lantus
®
, is low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), which
may be serious.
Some people may experience symptoms
such as shaking, sweating, fast heartbeat, and blurred
vision. Severe hypoglycemia may be serious and life
threatening. It may cause harm to your heart or brain.
Other possible side effects may include injection site
reactions, including changes in fat tissue at the injection
site, and allergic reactions, including itching and rash. In
rare cases, some allergic reactions may be life threatening.
Tell your doctor about other medicines and supplements
you are taking because they can change the way insulin
works. Before starting Lantus
®
, tell your doctor about all
your medical conditions including if you have liver or
kidney problems, are pregnant or planning to become
pregnant, or are breast-feeding or planning to breast-feed.
Important Safety Information
for Lantus
®
SoloSTAR
®
Lantus
®
SoloSTAR
®
is a disposable prefilled insulin pen.
Please talk to your healthcare provider about proper
injection technique and follow instructions in the
Instruction Leaflet that accompanies the pen.
Please see full prescribing information for Lantus
®
on page 12.
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®
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®
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®
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