Basalog Refil/Cartridges

Composition of Basalog Refil/Cartridges

Basalog Refil/Cartridges contains Insulin Glargine 100 IU/mL (3 mL cartridge). It belongs to the Long-acting insulin analogue (Basal insulin) class of medicines.

Uses of Basalog Refil/Cartridges

Treatment of diabetes mellitus to improve glycaemic control in adults and children where basal (long-acting) insulin is indicated; used in type 1 diabetes (with mealtime insulin) and type 2 diabetes (alone or with oral antidiabetics/other insulins).

Key benefits

• Provides 24-hour basal insulin coverage
• Helps control fasting blood glucose
• Reduces risk of hyperglycaemia-related complications with regular use
• Once-daily dosing convenience
• Can be used in type 1 and type 2 diabetes as prescribed

How Basalog Refil/Cartridges works

Insulin glargine is a long-acting basal insulin analogue. After subcutaneous injection it forms microprecipitates in the tissue, releasing insulin slowly and providing a near-constant 24-hour glucose-lowering effect.

How to take Basalog Refil/Cartridges

For subcutaneous use only using a compatible insulin pen for 3 mL cartridges. Inject once daily at the same time each day as prescribed; do not mix or dilute with other insulins. Rotate injection sites (abdomen, thigh, upper arm); check insulin and cartridge before use; monitor blood glucose regularly.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Contact your doctor or diabetes nurse for advice — do not take a double dose to make up for a missed injection.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause severe low blood sugar, leading to fits or unconsciousness — this is a medical emergency. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Basalog Refil/Cartridges

Most side effects of Basalog Refil/Cartridges are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Hypoglycaemia
• injection site reactions (pain/redness/swelling/itching)
• weight gain
• rash
• lipodystrophy (lipoatrophy/lipohypertrophy)
• peripheral oedema

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Basalog Refil/Cartridges

Warnings and precautions

Risk of hypoglycaemia—may impair ability to drive/operate machines; adjust dose with changes in diet, activity, illness or stress. Do not use in diabetic ketoacidosis (needs rapid-acting insulin). Not for intravenous use; do not share pens/cartridges. Use caution in renal or hepatic impairment and in elderly; monitor for hypokalaemia. Seek urgent care for severe allergy/angioedema or recurrent severe hypoglycaemia.

Do not take Basalog Refil/Cartridges if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not to be used during an episode of low blood sugar.

Interactions with other medicines

Other antidiabetics and alcohol may increase hypoglycaemia risk; corticosteroids, thiazide/loop diuretics, thyroid hormones, sympathomimetics and oral contraceptives may increase glucose (need higher insulin). Beta-blockers, clonidine, guanethidine and reserpine may mask hypoglycaemia symptoms. ACE inhibitors/ARBs, salicylates and MAO inhibitors may enhance insulin effect; pioglitazone with insulin may increase risk of fluid retention/heart failure.

How to store Basalog Refil/Cartridges

Store unopened cartridges refrigerated at 2–8°C; do not freeze; keep away from the freezer compartment. Protect from light. After first use, keep at room temperature (generally below 25–30°C as per label), avoid heat and sunlight; discard after the in-use period stated on the pack (commonly ~28 days).

Expert advice for Basalog Refil/Cartridges

Keep an unopened supply in the fridge and the pen in use at room temperature, away from direct sunlight. Always carry a fast-acting sugar source. Check your sugar as your doctor has instructed, and keep a record to take to appointments.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

BIOCON LTD`

Therapeutic class:

Antidiabetic (Insulin)

Drug class:

Long-acting insulin analogue (Basal insulin)