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Insulin glargine Medication Information
Discover comprehensive details about Insulin glargine, including its pronunciation, uses, dosage instructions, indications, and guidelines on how and when to take it or avoid it.
The updated prescription information covers potential side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage recommendations.
Additionally, explore the Insulin glargine brands available in India and internationally, along with pricing information. For personalized advice, consult your healthcare provider.
Generic Name : Insulin glargine Pronunciation : IN-su-lin GLAR-jeen ICD Code : Y42.3 Therapeutic Classification : AntidiabeticsBrand Names or Trade Names of Insulin glargine
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Why is Insulin glargine Prescribed? (Indications)
This medication is a long-acting form of the insulin hormone, prescribed for diabetes along with proper diet and exercise program.When should Insulin glargine not be taken? (Contraindications)
Hypersensitivity.What is the dosage of Insulin glargine?
Adult and Child- Initial: The recommended dose is 10 IU once daily, and subsequently adjusted according to the patient's need to a total daily dose ranging from 2 to 100 IU.How should Insulin glargine be taken?
It comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider under the skin (subcutaneously).What are the warnings and precautions for Insulin glargine?
• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of thyroid, liver or kidney diseases, stress, such as fever, infection, injury, surgery, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.• It should not be used in children less than 6 years old.
• Patient may experience blurred vision, dizziness or drowsiness due to extremely low or high blood sugar levels, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.
• Avoid alcohol consumption.
What are the side effects of Insulin glargine?
Body as a whole- Allergic reactions.Skin- Injection site reaction, fat redistribution, itching and rash.
Other- Low sugar.
What are the other precautions for Insulin glargine?
Avoid excess dosage.Follow proper diet, regular exercise and regular testing of blood sugar as directed by your physician.