Insulin Glargine 300 Units/ml Injection Solution

What is Insulin Glargine Used For?

Insulin Glargine is a long-acting insulin that mimics natural human insulin. It is used to manage blood sugar levels in adults, adolescents, and children aged 2 years and older with diabetes. Insulin Glargine provides a steady, long-lasting effect to help control blood sugar levels.

Do Not Use Insulin Glargine

? If you are allergic to insulin glargine or any of the other ingredients in this medicine.

Precautions and Warnings

? Before using insulin glargine, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse, especially if:

• You have hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).
• You have hyperglycemia (high blood sugar).
• You are switching from another insulin type.
• You are using pioglitazone with insulin.
• You have any eye problems.
• You need to ensure you are using the correct type of insulin.
• You experience any skin changes at the injection site.

Potential Side Effects

⚠️ Insulin Glargine can cause serious side effects, though they are rare. These include:

• Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).
• Skin changes at the injection site.
• Allergic reactions.
• Vision problems.
• Joint swelling.
• Diabetic retinopathy (a diabetes-related eye condition that can lead to blindness).
• Painful neuropathy (nerve damage causing pain).

Other Medications and Insulin Glargine

? Inform your doctor if you are currently using, or have recently used, other medications, including over-the-counter drugs. This is especially important if you are taking medications for:

• Birth control.
• Pain.
• Hormone replacement.
• Diabetes.
• High blood pressure.
• Asthma.
• Depression.
• Autoimmune diseases.
• Infections.

How to Use Insulin Glargine

? Always follow your doctor's instructions when using this medication. ? Use Insulin Glargine once daily, preferably at the same time each day. ? Insulin Glargine should be injected under the skin (subcutaneously). Do not inject it intravenously (IV) or intramuscularly (IM). ? With each injection, rotate the injection site within the same area of skin to reduce the risk of lumps or bumps. ? Recommended injection sites include: the front of your abdomen, upper arm, or front of the thighs. ? The insulin will work faster when injected in the abdomen. ? Regularly monitor your blood sugar levels as directed by your doctor. ? Insulin Glargine can be used by children 2 years and older, but there is no experience with its use in children under 1 year.

How to Store Insulin Glargine

? Keep this medicine out of sight and reach of children.
? Do not use after the expiration date printed on the pen and packaging (EXP).
? Keep the pen covered when not in use to protect it from light.
❄️ Before opening: Store unused pens in the refrigerator between 2°C to 8°C, away from the cooling element. Do not freeze.
?️ While in use or as a spare: You can carry the pen with you and store it at below 30°C or in the fridge (2°C to 8°C) for up to 4 weeks. Do not freeze and keep away from direct cooling elements.
? Do not dispose of the medication in sewage or household waste.