LANTUS SOLOSTAR
insulin glargine
Sanofi-Aventis
It available as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider under the skin (subcutaneously).
Store it in refrigerator (2°C - 8°C), do not freeze it.
Hypoglycaemia IV route
Diabetes mellitus : Diabetes mellitus, or simply diabetes, is a group of metabolic diseases in which a person has high blood sugar, either because the pancreas does not produce enough insulin, or because cells do not respond to the insulin that is produced. There are roles for patient education, dietetic support, and sensible exercise, with the goal of keeping both short-term and long-term blood glucose levels within acceptable bounds. In addition, given the associated higher risks of cardiovascular disease, lifestyle modifications are recommended to control blood pressure. Medication include 1Insulin, 2Sensitizers 2.1 Biguanides 2.2 Thiazolidinediones 3Secretagogues 3.1 Sulfonylureas 3.2 Nonsulfonylureasecretagogues 4 Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors 5 Peptide analogs 5.1 Injectable Incretinmimetics 5.2 Injectable Amylin analogues
Effects may be increased by: oral antidiabetic agents, ACE inhibitors, disopyramide, fibrates, fluoxetine, MAOIs, propoxyphene, salicylates, somatostatin analog , sulfonamide antibiotics. Effects may be decreased by: corticosteroids, niacin, danazol, diuretics, sympathomimetic agents, isoniazid, phenothiazine derivatives, somatropin, thyroid hormones, oral contraceptives, lithium. Signs of hypoglycaemia may be masked by ß-blockers, clonidine.
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