Lantus injekcinis švirkštas, 100 TV/ml,, 5 vnt

Lantus is the original branded insulin glargine, a long-acting basal insulin analogue providing approximately 24 hours of peakless insulin activity. After subcutaneous injection, insulin glargine forms microprecipitates that dissolve slowly, releasing insulin steadily. It is used for once-daily basal insulin replacement in type 1 and type 2 diabetes, offering more predictable blood glucose control and less nocturnal hypoglycaemia than NPH insulin.

How to Use Lantus

Inject Lantus (insulin glargine) subcutaneously once daily at the same time each day. It can be injected into the abdomen, thigh, or upper arm. Rotate injection sites within the same area with each dose to prevent lipodystrophy (changes in the skin at the injection site).

Do not mix Lantus with any other insulin in the same syringe. It is a long-acting insulin providing a steady background level of insulin over 24 hours and should not be used for correction of acute high blood glucose. Carry fast-acting glucose (glucose tablets or sugary drink) with you at all times in case of hypoglycaemia.

Dose is individualised. Type 2 diabetes: typically start at 10 units daily, adjusted based on fasting glucose. Type 1: used with rapid-acting mealtime insulin. Adjust dose based on blood glucose monitoring.

Common Side Effects

Common side effects include:

• Hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar), the most important risk with any insulin. Symptoms include sweating, shakiness, confusion, and rapid heartbeat. Treat immediately with fast-acting glucose
• Injection site reactions (redness, swelling, or itching at the injection site)
• Lipodystrophy (skin thickening or dimpling) with repeated injections at the same site
• Weight gain

Rotate injection sites consistently to reduce the risk of lipodystrophy, which can affect how reliably insulin is absorbed.

Always check the insulin label before injection. Never share insulin pens. Dose adjustments may be needed during illness, changes in activity, or diet changes.

Contraindicated in hypoglycaemia and known hypersensitivity to insulin glargine or any excipient.