Basalog 100 IU Injection 10 ml Substitute
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Composition:
INSULIN GLARGINE-100IU
Uses:
<p>Basalog 100 IU Injection 10 ml used in the treatment of diabetes (Type 1 diabetes mellitus, Type 2 diabetes mellitus). The detailed uses of Basalog 100 IU Injection 10 ml are as follows:</p><ul><li><strong>Manage diabetes:</strong> Basalog 100 IU Injection 10 ml helps in managing both type 1 diabetes (adults and children) and type 2 diabetes (adults).</li><li><strong>Blood sugar level control:</strong> Basalog 100 IU Injection 10 ml controls blood sugar levels with a steady insulin release that replicates the body's natural insulin production.</li><li><strong>Long-acting Insulin Therapy: </strong>Basalog 100 IU Injection 10 ml provides steady insulin coverage for 24 hours, offering consistent blood sugar control without peaks and dips.</li><li><strong>Reduction of Hyperglycemia: </strong>Basalog 100 IU Injection 10 ml is involved in lowering high blood sugar levels, which helps in reducing the risk of diabetes complications like kidney damage and nerve damage.</li></ul>
Medicinal Benefits:
Basalog 100 IU Injection 10 ml is used to treat type 1 diabetes in adults and children and type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults.
Basalog 100 IU Injection 10 ml works by replacing the insulin that is normally produced by the body. It helps move sugar from the blood into other body tissues where it is used for energy. Basalog 100 IU Injection 10 ml also prevents the liver from producing more sugar.
Basalog 100 IU Injection 10 ml should be stored in a refrigerator (2°C-8°C). Do not freeze.
Type-2 diabetes generally does not affect healthy children and teens, but it may affect children who are obese, which is also known as Childhood Obesity.
Cut back on foods high in sodium, alcohol, fried foods, and high-carb food and drinks like sugary drinks, drinks with added sugar, white rice and starchy vegetables.
Basalog 100 IU Injection 10 ml should not be discontinued without a doctor's consultation as stopping Basalog 100 IU Injection 10 ml may cause severe hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar) and ketoacidosis (buildup of acid in the blood). Consult the doctor if you feel uncomfortable after taking Basalog 100 IU Injection 10 ml.
The injection site should be changed to prevent skin changes like lumps under the skin. Basalog 100 IU Injection 10 ml may not work well if injected into the lumpy area.
Maintain a healthy diet and exercise regularly. Limit sugar intake and avoid smoking & alcohol consumption. Manage stress by doing meditation or yoga.
Hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar) may occur because you inject too much insulin, miss or delay meals, do not eat enough, eat food containing less carbohydrate than normal, drink alcohol, lose carbohydrates due to vomiting or diarrhoea, do more exercise than usual or a different type of physical activity, are recovering from an injury, illness, operation or stress, or are taking/have stopped taking other medicines.
Basalog 100 IU Injection 10 ml contains insulin glargine, a modified insulin which is very similar to human insulin.
Check the label for directions and use Basalog 100 IU Injection 10 ml as advised by the doctor. Talk to the doctor if you have any concerns. Fill the injection with the appropriate dose. Pick the injection site and wipe it with an alcohol swab. Now, pinch up the skin, inject the needle into the skin and then push the plunger in. After injecting the insulin, pull out the needle and dispose of the syringe safely.
Basalog 100 IU Injection 10 ml should be used only as prescribed by the doctor. The doctor will recommend the dose and duration based on your condition.
Using more than the prescribed dose of Basalog 100 IU Injection 10 ml may cause hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar). Monitor blood glucose levels and consult the doctor if the blood sugar levels are low.
The dose of Basalog 100 IU Injection 10 ml may need to be changed based on your blood sugar levels, lifestyle conditions, if are taking certain other medicines, during pregnancy, after giving birth, and breastfeeding.
Serious side effects of Basalog 100 IU Injection 10 ml include severe allergic reactions (rash/itching all over the body, severe swelling of skin or mucous membrane, shortness of breath, a fall in blood pressure with rapid heartbeat and sweating) and hypoglycaemia (thirst, tiredness, increased urge to urinate, tiredness, fast heartbeat, and low blood pressure). Seek immediate medical attention if you experience these symptoms.
Basalog 100 IU Injection 10 ml can be given to treat both the conditions of type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus. However, your doctor will decide whether Basalog 100 IU Injection 10 ml can be given to you or not, depending on your present condition. Basalog 100 IU Injection 10 ml should be avoided in patients who are allergic to Basalog 100 IU Injection 10 ml or other forms of insulin. It should be avoided in patients suffering from low potassium level (hypokalemia), moderate to severe kidney disease or liver disease. Inform the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.