Lantus Solostar 100IU/ml Injection 3 ml has a long and steady blood-sugar-lowering action. Long-acting insulin takes about 2 hours to start acting and is designed to work uniformly so that there is no peak activity as such. The duration of long-acting insulin is up to 24 hours. This insulin causes body tissues to absorb glucose from the blood and decreases glucose production by the liver. Lantus Solostar 100IU/ml Injection 3 ml helps in improving the glycaemic control, which in turn reduces the risk of progression of complications of diabetes like damage to the retina (retinopathy), impairment of kidney (nephropathy), injury of nerve cells (neuropathy), delayed wound healing, diabetic foot ulcer and others. Besides this, Lantus Solostar 100IU/ml Injection 3 ml can be safely prescribed to pregnant and lactating mothers.

FAQs

What is the best body site to inject Lantus Solostar 100IU/ml Injection 3 ml?

Lantus Solostar 100IU/ml Injection 3 ml should not be given into the veins or intravenously (IV) route. It should be only administered in the subcutaneous region below the skin. Abdomen regions (stomach) is the best site for the injecting Lantus Solostar 100IU/ml Injection 3 ml. However, you can also inject Lantus Solostar 100IU/ml Injection 3 ml in the upper arm, or thigh region.

Is Lantus Solostar 100IU/ml Injection 3 ml safe to use in every diabetic patient?

Lantus Solostar 100IU/ml Injection 3 ml can be given to treat both the condition of type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus. However, your doctor will decide whether Lantus Solostar 100IU/ml Injection 3 ml can be given to you or not depending on your present condition. Lantus Solostar 100IU/ml Injection 3 ml should be avoided in patients who are allergic to Lantus Solostar 100IU/ml Injection 3 ml or other forms of insulin. It should be avoided in patients suffering from low potassium level (hypokalemia), moderate to severe kidney disease or liver disease. Inform the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

What does Lantus Solostar 100IU/ml Injection 3 ml contains?

The active substance is insulin glargine. Each ml of the solution contains 100 units of insulin glargine (equivalent to 3.64 mg).

In how much time does Lantus Solostar 100IU/ml Injection 3 ml shows its effect?

Lantus Solostar 100IU/ml Injection 3 ml has a long and steady blood-sugar-lowering action. Long-acting insulin takes about 2 hours to start acting and is designed to act uniformly so that there is no peak activity as such. The duration of long-acting insulin is up to 24 hours.

How to store Lantus Solostar 100IU/ml Injection 3 ml?

Lantus Solostar 100IU/ml Injection 3 ml is a cold chain medicine which has to be stored 2-8 degree Celsius only else its efficiency of reducing blood glucose level declines. Do not keep inside the freezer.

Does Type-2 Diabetes occur in children?

Type-2 diabetes generally does not affect healthy children and teens, but it may affect children who are obese, which is also known as Childhood Obesity.

Can Lantus Solostar 100IU/ml Injection 3 ml be taken with other anti-diabetic medications?

Lantus Solostar 100IU/ml Injection 3 ml is generally safe to take for a long time. In fact, it works best if you take it for many months or even years.