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Verified Ingredients and Effects
Composition:
INSULIN GLARGINE-100IU
Uses:
Lantus 100IU/ml Injection used in the treatment of diabetes (Type 1 diabetes mellitus, Type 2 diabetes mellitus). The detailed uses of Lantus 100IU/ml Injection are as follows: <br/>• Manage diabetes: Lantus 100IU/ml Injection helps in managing both type 1 diabetes (adults and children) and type 2 diabetes(adults).<br/>• Blood sugar level control: Lantus 100IU/ml Injection controls blood sugar levels with a steady insulin release that replicates the body's natural insulin production.<br/>• Long-acting Insulin Therapy: Lantus 100IU/ml Injection provides steady insulin coverage for 24 hours, offering consistent blood sugar control without peaks and dips.<br/>• Reduction of Hyperglycemia: Lantus 100IU/ml Injection is involved in lowering high blood sugar levels, which helps in reducing the risk of diabetes complications like kidney damage and nerve damage.<br/>
Medicinal Benefits:
Lantus 100IU/ml Injection has a long and steady blood-sugar-lowering action. Long-acting insulin takes about 2 hours to start acting and is designed to work uniformly so that there is no peak activity as such. The duration of long-acting insulin is up to 24 hours. This insulin causes body tissues to absorb glucose from the blood and decreases glucose production by the liver. Lantus 100IU/ml Injection helps in improving glycaemic control, which in turn reduces the risk of progression of complications of diabetes like damage to the retina (retinopathy), impairment of the kidney (nephropathy), injury of nerve cells (neuropathy), delayed wound healing, diabetic foot ulcer and others. Besides this, Lantus 100IU/ml Injection can be safely prescribed to pregnant and lactating mothers.
FAQs
Lantus 100IU/ml Injection is used to treat diabetes mellitus in adults, adolescents and children aged two years and above.
Lantus 100IU/ml Injection 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. Lantus 100IU/ml Injection also prevents the liver from producing more sugar.
The active substance is insulin glargine. Each ml of the solution contains 100 units of insulin glargine (equivalent to 3.64 mg).
Lantus 100IU/ml Injection is a cold chain medicine which has to be stored 2-8 degree Celsius only else its efficiency of reducing blood glucose level declines. Do not keep inside the freezer.
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.
Lantus 100IU/ml Injection should not be discontinued without a doctor's consultation as stopping Lantus 100IU/ml Injection may cause severe hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar) and ketoacidosis (buildup of acid in the blood). Consult the doctor if you feel uncomfortable after taking Lantus 100IU/ml Injection.
The injection site should be changed to prevent skin changes like lumps under the skin. Lantus 100IU/ml Injection 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.
Lantus 100IU/ml Injection contains insulin glargine, a modified insulin which is very similar to human insulin.
Check the label for directions and use Lantus 100IU/ml Injection 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.
Lantus 100IU/ml Injection 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 Lantus 100IU/ml Injection may cause hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar). Monitor blood glucose levels and consult the doctor if the blood sugar levels are low.
The dose of Lantus 100IU/ml Injection 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 Lantus 100IU/ml Injection 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.
Lantus 100IU/ml Injection can be given to treat both the condition of type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus. However, your doctor will decide whether Lantus 100IU/ml Injection can be given to you or not depending on your present condition. Lantus 100IU/ml Injection should be avoided in patients who are allergic to Lantus 100IU/ml Injection 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.