Insulin Glargine Injection
Insulin glargine injection for diabetes. It provides a steady, long-lasting release of insulin between meals.
- Category
- Diabetes Management
- Active ingredient
- Insulin Glargine
- Route
- Subcutaneous use
- Form
- Injectable Solution
- Strengths
- 100iu
The exact manufacturer offered is confirmed by the fulfilment partner before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Insulin Glargine Injection vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Insulin Glargine Injection details
- Condition
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Alternative names
- lantus
- Therapeutic class
- Long-Acting Insulin Analog
- Pharmacological class
- Insulin
- Contraindications
- hypoglycaemia; hypersensitivity to insulin glargine
- Minor side effects
- injection site redness; weight gain
- Moderate side effects
- hypoglycaemia; lipodystrophy; mild hypokalaemia
- Dosage forms
- Injectable Solution
- Administration route
- Subcutaneous use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store between 2°C and 8°C. Do not freeze.
- Drug interactions
- Beta Blockers; Corticosteroids; Alcohol
- Age restrictions
- Approved for children over two years, adolescents, and adults.
Serious side effects
severe anaphylaxis, requires immediate medical attention; severe hypoglycaemia, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Insulin glargine injection for diabetes. It provides a steady, long-lasting release of insulin between meals.
Mechanism of action
Binds to cell insulin receptors to stimulate peripheral glucose uptake and block glucose output from hepatic pathways.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Suitability during pregnancy depends on the specific medicine and individual circumstances. Confirm with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use. Breastfeeding: Confirm breastfeeding suitability with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use.
What you will receive
Insulin Glargine Injection is a generic medicine sold under the name of its active ingredient, Insulin Glargine, rather than under a brand.
- The fulfilment partner confirms the offered manufacturer and product before supply.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form and pack shown at checkout before confirming an order.