LANTUS SOLOSTAR

Do not use Lantus Solostar in people with the following conditions:

• Hypersensitivity
• Those who have had a severe hypoglycemic episode
• Those with ketoacidosis
• Those with an acute infection
• Heart failure
• Renal or hepatic impairment
• Those with a history of hypoglycemia

Lantus Solostar may have the following side effects:

• Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
• Weight gain
• Allergic reactions, such as itching, redness, or swelling at the injection site
• Fatigue
• Headache
• Nausea
• Skin thickening or redness around the injection site
• Irritability
• Dizziness
• Blurred vision
• Muscle pain or cramps
• Abnormal liver function tests

Keep in mind that your physician has recommended this drug since he or she has known that the advantage to you is more noteworthy than the risk of adverse reactions. Many individuals utilizing this medicine don’t have serious side effects.

A serious allergy to this medication is uncommon. In any case, seek emergency medical help if you see any manifestations of a serious allergic response, including a rash, tingling or swelling particularly of the face or tongue or throat, dizziness or difficulty in breathing.

This is not a complete list of side effects. If you see other effects not recorded above, contact your physician or pharmacist.

Precautions

Take extra caution in patients with the following medical conditions:

• Avoid injecting insulin glargine into an area of skin that is red, hard, or has scars or stretch marks
• Make sure to rotate injection sites around the body to avoid developing lumps or excessive fat tissue at the injection site
• Do not mix insulin glargine with other insulins
• Let your healthcare provider know if you experience any signs of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), such as dizziness, sweating, confusion, or rapid heartbeat
• Tell your healthcare provider about any other medications, supplements, or herbal remedies you are taking as they can interact with insulin glargine
• Let your healthcare provider know if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant before using insulin glargine. Insulin glargine may pass into breast milk, so it is important to talk about other options for breastfeeding mothers
• Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly to ensure that the insulin glargine is working properly

Prior to taking this medicine, tell your physician or pharmacist if you are allergic to it, or if you have some other hypersensitivities. This drug may contain inert ingredients which can cause unfavorable side effects or different issues. Talk with your pharmacist for more information.

Interactions

Lantus Solostar may interact with the following medicines:

• Diuretics and certain antibiotics, may increase the risk of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)
• Other medications, such as corticosteroids, may decrease the effectiveness of insulin glargine
• Certain herbs and supplements may interact with insulin glargine and should be avoided. Some of these include chromium, coenzyme Q10, and ginseng.

Inform your physician about the drugs you take including over-the-counter medications, prescribed drugs, supplements and vitamins.

This is not a complete list of drug interactions. Approach your physician or pharmacist for more details.

The effects of certain medications can change if you consume different medications or herbal products simultaneously. This can build your risk for side effects or may cause your drugs not to work effectively. These interactions are conceivable, yet don’t generally happen. Your physician or pharmacist can prevent or oversee interactions by changing how you utilize your prescriptions or by close checking.

While utilizing this drug, don’t start, stop, or change the dose of other medicines you are using without your physician’s advice.

If you suspect an overdose, contact your doctor right away.

Available Brands:

• Lantus Solostar