? Insulin Glargine 100 IU/ml Solution for Injection in a Ready-to-Use Pen

? Indications for Use of Insulin Glargine

Insulin Glargine is a modified insulin that is very similar to human insulin. It is used to treat diabetes in adults, adolescents, and children aged 2 years and older. Insulin Glargine has a long and stable effect in lowering blood sugar levels.

? Do Not Use Insulin Glargine If:

• You are allergic to insulin glargine or any of the other ingredients in this medicine.

⚠️ Warnings and Precautions

Talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse before using insulin glargine, especially if:

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

⚠️ Potential Side Effects of Insulin Glargine

Insulin Glargine can cause serious side effects. These side effects occur in only a few people and include:

• Hypoglycemia.
• Skin changes at the injection site.
• Allergic reactions.
• Vision problems.
• Joint swelling.
• Diabetic retinopathy (a diabetic eye disease that can lead to vision loss).
• Painful neuropathy (pain due to nerve damage).

? Other Medications and Insulin Glargine

Please tell your doctor if you are taking, have recently taken, or may take any other medicines, including over-the-counter medications. This is especially important if you are taking medications for:

• Contraception, pain relief, hormone replacement, diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma, depression, autoimmune diseases, or infections.

? How to Use Insulin Glargine

• Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you.
• Use insulin glargine once a day, preferably at the same time each day.
• Insulin glargine is for subcutaneous injection (under the skin). Do not inject it directly into a vein (intravenously) or into a muscle (intramuscularly).
• With each injection, change the injection site within a specific skin area you use. This may reduce the risk of lumps or skin dents.
• The best injection sites are the front of the waist (abdomen), the upper arm, or the front of the thighs.
• Insulin works faster if injected into the front of the waist. Always measure your blood sugar regularly.
• Insulin glargine can be used in adolescents and children aged 1 year and older. There is no experience with using insulin glargine in children under 1 year old.

?️ How to Store Insulin Glargine

• Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children. Do not use this medicine after the expiration date on the pen label and carton. The expiration date refers to the last day of the month.
• Always keep the pen cap on when not in use to protect it from light. Insulin glargine should be protected from excessive heat and light.
• Before opening: Unused insulin glargine pens should be stored in the refrigerator at 2-8°C, away from the cooling element. Do not freeze.
• During use or when carrying as a spare: You can carry the insulin glargine pen with you and store it at temperatures below 30°C or in the refrigerator (2-8°C) for up to 4 weeks. If refrigerated, keep it away from the cooling element. Do not freeze.
• Do not dispose of this medicine in wastewater or household waste.