Basugine Disposable Pen

Composition of Basugine Disposable Pen

Basugine Disposable Pen contains Insulin glargine (strength/volume not specified) in prefilled disposable pen. It belongs to the Long-acting insulin analogue (basal insulin) class of medicines.

Uses of Basugine Disposable Pen

Treatment of diabetes mellitus to improve glycaemic control (as basal insulin) in adults and/or children as prescribed by a doctor.

Key benefits

• Provides basal 24-hour glucose control
• Helps reduce fasting blood glucose
• Once-daily dosing convenience
• Pen device allows accurate dosing and easy administration

How Basugine Disposable Pen works

Insulin glargine is a long-acting basal insulin analogue. After subcutaneous injection it forms microprecipitates that slowly release insulin, providing a relatively steady glucose-lowering effect over ~24 hours.

How to take Basugine Disposable Pen

For subcutaneous use only via the disposable pen as instructed by a healthcare professional. Inject once daily at the same time each day (or as prescribed); rotate injection sites (abdomen, thigh, upper arm). Do not inject into a vein or muscle; do not mix with other insulins unless advised. Check the label, solution appearance, and dose before each use; use a new needle each injection and dispose safely.

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

Take the missed dose of Basugine Disposable Pen as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one and carry on with the usual schedule. Do not take two doses together to make up for a missed dose.

If you take too much

Taking more Basugine Disposable Pen than prescribed can be harmful. If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor or go to the nearest emergency department at once, and carry the pack or strip with you. In India the emergency number is 112.

Side effects of Basugine Disposable Pen

Most side effects of Basugine Disposable Pen are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Hypoglycaemia
• injection site reactions (pain/redness/swelling/itching)
• weight gain
• lipodystrophy at injection site
• rash
• 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 Basugine Disposable Pen

Warnings and precautions

Risk of severe hypoglycaemia—carry glucose and monitor blood sugar regularly. Dose adjustments may be needed with changes in diet, exercise, illness, renal/hepatic impairment, or when switching insulin products. Do not share pens/needles to prevent infection transmission. Not for treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis. Use caution when driving/operating machinery if hypoglycaemia unawareness. Seek medical help for severe allergy (wheezing, swelling, generalized rash).

Interactions with other medicines

Other antidiabetic drugs (additive hypoglycaemia), beta-blockers (may mask hypoglycaemia symptoms), ACE inhibitors/ARBs (may increase hypoglycaemia risk), corticosteroids/thyroid hormones/diuretics/sympathomimetics (may increase blood glucose), alcohol (can increase risk of hypoglycaemia), MAO inhibitors and salicylates (may potentiate hypoglycaemia)

How to store Basugine Disposable Pen

Store unopened pens refrigerated at 2–8°C; do not freeze. Keep away from light; do not use if frozen. After first use, store as per pack instructions (commonly at room temperature, protected from heat/light) and discard after the in-use period mentioned on the label. Keep cap on when not in use.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

LUPIN LAB

Therapeutic class:

Antidiabetic (Insulin)

Drug class:

Long-acting insulin analogue (basal insulin)