Drug | Injection
Insulin glargine 100 IU/mL (3 mL prefilled pen)
Diabetes mellitus (Type 1 and Type 2) for basal (long-acting) glycaemic control; used alone or with other antidiabetic medicines/insulin
Insulin glargine is a long-acting insulin analogue. After subcutaneous injection it forms microprecipitates that slowly release insulin, providing a steady basal insulin level to lower blood glucose throughout the day and night.
For subcutaneous use only. Inject once daily at the same time each day as advised by the doctor into abdomen, thigh or upper arm; rotate injection sites. Can be taken with or without food. Do not mix or dilute with other insulins; do not use intravenously or in an insulin pump. Prime the pen before each injection and use a new needle each time.
Common side effects of Basalog One Pre Filled Pen Injection may include:
Risk of hypoglycaemia—monitor blood glucose and carry fast-acting sugar. Do not use for diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Dose adjustment may be needed with changes in diet, activity, illness, renal/hepatic impairment, or when switching insulins. Avoid injecting into areas of lipodystrophy; rotate sites. Seek urgent care for severe allergy, repeated hypoglycaemia, confusion, or loss of consciousness.
