Toujeo 300 IU/ml 5 Pre-Filled Pen

Description

Insulin glargine is a modified insulin, very similar to human insulin. Insulin glargine is used to treat diabetes in adults, adolescents, and children aged 2 years and older. It has a long-lasting, consistent blood sugar-lowering effect. How to use Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. Use insulin glargine once every day, preferably at the same time each day. Insulin glargine is for subcutaneous (under the skin) injection. You should not inject it directly into a vein (intravenously) or into a muscle (intramuscularly). With each injection, change the injection site within the specific area of ​​skin you are using. This may reduce the risk of developing lumps or dimpling of the skin. The best places for injection are: the front of the waist (abdomen), the upper arm, or the front of the thighs. Insulin will work faster if it is injected into the front of your waist. You should always measure your blood sugar regularly. Insulin glargine can be used in adolescents and children aged 1 year and older. There is no experience with the use of insulin glargine in children under 1 year of age. Warnings and precautions Do not use insulin glargine: If you are allergic to insulin glargine or any of the other ingredients of this medicine. Warnings and Precautions: Talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse before using insulin glargine. Be especially aware of the following: Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) High blood sugar (hyperglycemia) Switching from another insulin Pioglitazone is used with insulin. Eye disorder Make sure to use the correct type of insulin. Skin changes at the injection site Side Effects Insulin glargine can cause serious side effects. These side effects occur only in a small number of people and include: Hypoglycemia Skin changes at the injection site Signs of allergy Vision problems Joint swelling Diabetic retinopathy (an eye disease associated with diabetes that can lead to vision loss) Painful neuropathy (pain due to nerve damage) Storage Information Before opening: Unused insulin glargine pens should be stored in a refrigerator at 2-8°C, away from the cooling element. Do not freeze. During use or when carrying as a spare: You can carry your insulin glargine pen with you and keep it at a temperature below 30°C or in a refrigerator (2°C to 8°C) for up to 4 weeks. If refrigerated, keep away from the cooling element. Do not freeze. Drug Interactions Please tell your doctor if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medications, including those obtained without a prescription. This is especially true if you are taking medications for: birth control, pain, hormone replacement, diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma, depression, autoimmune diseases, or infections. Ingredients Insulin glargine