What is the difference between Lantus and insulin glargine?
Levemir is a solution of insulin detemir, and Lantus is a solution of insulin glargine. Insulin glargine is also available as the brand Toujeo. Both insulin detemir and insulin glargine are basal insulin formulas. That means that they work slowly to lower your blood sugar levels.
How much insulin is in a Lantus pen?
The Lantus® SoloSTAR® pen is a prefilled, disposable insulin pen that contains 300 Units of insulin glargine. The pen body consists of a rubber seal at the tip, an insulin reservoir, a dose window, the dosage selector, and the injection button.
How long is a Lantus pen good for?
It is recommended that Lantus be discarded after 28 days following the first use, regardless of refrigeration.
What is Lantus insulin glargine injection?
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.
How much Lantus should I take?
The recommended starting dose of LANTUS in patients with type 2 diabetes who are not currently treated with insulin is 0.2 units/kg or up to 10 units once daily.
How many units of insulin are in a Lantus SoloStar pen?
Lantus is available in the following forms: Lantus vials — 10 mL, with 100 units of insulin per mL Lantus SoloSTAR (disposable pen) — 3 mL per pen, with 100 units of insulin per mL.
Is Lantus a basal insulin?
Lantus. Lantus is a long-acting basal insulin analogue, usually given once or twice daily to help control the blood sugar level of those with diabetes. Its theoretical advantage is that it has a 24 hour duration of action, with a “peakless” profile. Thus, it more closely resembles the basal insulin secretion of the normal pancreatic beta cells.
Is Lantus a bovine insulin?
LANTUS (insulin glargine injection) is a sterile solution of insulin glargine for subcutaneous use. Insulin glargine is a recombinant human insulin analog that is a long-acting, parenteral blood-glucose-lowering agent [see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY]. Insulin glargine has low aqueous solubility at neutral pH.