LANTUS SOLOSTAR PEN

Overview

LANTUS SOLOSTAR PEN is a Schedule G drug.

LANTUS SOLOSTAR PEN is composed of: INSULIN ASPART (100.0 IU/ML)

Insulin is a hormone that works by lowering levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Insulin aspart is a fast-acting insulin that starts to work about 15 minutes after injection, peaks in about 1 hour and keeps working for 2 to 4 hours. Insulin aspart is used to improve blood sugar control in adults and children with diabetes mellitus. insulin aspart is sometimes used together with a long-acting or intermediate-acting insulin. Insulin aspart is used to treat type 2 diabetes in adults.
Insulin aspart is also used to treat type 1 diabetes in adults and children who are at least 2 years old.

Usage

INSULIN ASPART is generally used to treat: Diabetes Mellitus, Diabetes Type 1, Diabetes Type 2

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 18yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first

How Do I Take It?

LANTUS SOLOSTAR PEN is generally taken Before Food.

Precautions for LANTUS SOLOSTAR PEN and its Constituents


Avoid changing the type of insulin, without health care provider’s advice. It may harm liver or kidney functions. Monitor serum glucose, potassium, electrolytes, HbA1c and lipid profile regularly. Precautions should be taken during concomitant illness especially infections low level potassium in blood. Change the injection site within the same area. Developing a fever or infection, eating significantly more than prescribed, or missing your dose of insulin may cause high blood sugar (hyperglycemia). Caution should be exercised in patients with history of liver disease, nerve problems, adrenal, pituitary or thyroid problems, diabetic ketoacidosis, alcoholism, smoking habit, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Symptoms of Overdosage

INSULIN ASPART over-dosage can result in: Drowsiness, Confusion, Eyes Blurred Vision, Mouth Tingling, Slurred Speech, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs)

Common Side-Effects

INSULIN ASPART : Hyperglycemia, Hypoglycemia, Rapid Heart Rate (pulse), Dizziness, Hands Tingling, Frequent Urination

Rare Side-Effects

INSULIN ASPART : Skin Rash, Difficulty Breathing, Face Swelling, Body Itching

Disease Interactions

INSULIN ASPART can interfere with: Acute Liver Failure, Acute Renal Failure, Hypokalemia, Adrenal Insufficiency, Malnutrition, Neuropathy, Panhypopituitarism, Anorexia Nervosa

Technical Classification

INSULIN ASPART is categorized as: INSULIN / ANTIDIABETIC AGENTS / METABOLIC AGENTS

Available Alternatives for LANTUS SOLOSTAR PEN

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

BASALOG 100 IU/ML INJINR 467.5 for 3 ML INJECTIONINSULIN ASPART 100.0 IU/ML
GLARGINE 100IU/ML INJINR 590.92 for 3 ML INJECTIONINSULIN ASPART 100.0 IU/ML
INSULIN ASPARTINSULIN ASPART
LANTUS 100IU/ML CARTRIDGEINR 2986.01 for 5 CARTRIGESINSULIN ASPART 100.0 IU/ML
LANTUS 100IU/ML INJINR 2711.84 for 10 ML INJECTIONINSULIN ASPART 100.0 IU/ML
LANTUS SOLOSTAR INJINR 925.18 for 3 ML PENINSULIN ASPART 100 IU/ML
LANTUS SOLOSTAR PENINR 925.18 for 3 ML PENINSULIN ASPART 100.0 IU/ML

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

BASALOG 100 IU 3ML REFILL CARTRIDGEINR 1380 for 3 CARTRIGESINSULIN ASPART 100.0 IU
BASALOG 100 IU INJINR 590 for 5 ML INJECTIONINSULIN ASPART 100.0 IU
BASALOG 100 IU PREFILED INJINR 749 for 3 ML INJECTIONINSULIN ASPART 100.0 IU
BASALOG 100 IU REFIL CARTRIDGEINR 460 for 3 ML CARTRIDGEINSULIN ASPART 100.0 IU
BASALOG ONE 100IU INJINR 749 for 3 ML INJECTIONINSULIN ASPART 100.0 IU
BASALOG VIALINR 1475 for 10ML INJECTIONINSULIN ASPART 100 IU
BASUGINE 100 IU CARTRIDGEINR 541 for 3 ML CARTRIDGEINSULIN ASPART 100.0 IU
BASUGINE 100 IU DISP-PENINR 999 for 1 DISPOSABLE PENINSULIN ASPART 100.0 IU
BASUGINE 100 IU INJINR 2465 for 10 ML INJECTIONINSULIN ASPART 100.0 IU
BASUGINE 10ML INJINR 2465 for 10 ML INJECTIONINSULIN ASPART 100 IU
BASUGINE 3ML INJINR 541 for 3 ML CARTRIDGEINSULIN ASPART 100 IU
GLARITUS 100IU CARTRIDGEINR 522.5 for 3 ML CARTRIDGEINSULIN ASPART 100.0 IU
GLARITUS 100IU DISP-PENINR 702 for 3 ML DISPOSABLE PENINSULIN ASPART 100.0 IU
GLARITUS 100IU INJINR 1440 for 10 ML INJECTIONINSULIN ASPART 100.0 IU
GLARITUS 40 IU INJINR 1142.86 for 10 ML INJECTIONINSULIN ASPART 40 IU
GLARITUS 40IU INJINR 1142.86 for 10 ML INJECTIONINSULIN ASPART 40.0 IU
INSULIN GLARGINEINSULIN ASPART
INSUMAN COMB 25 3ML CARTRIDGEINR 1254 for 5 CARTRIGESINSULIN ASPART 75.0 %, INSULIN ASPART 25.0 %
INSUMAN COMB 50%/50% CARTRIDGE 3MLINR 1140 for 5 CARTRIGESINSULIN ASPART 50.0 %, INSULIN ASPART 50.0 %
LANTUS 10ML KIT INJINR 2711.84 for 10 ML INJINSULIN ASPART 100 IU
NOVOMIX 30 100IU FLEXPENINR 672.44 for 3 ML FLEXPENINSULIN ASPART 70.0 %, INSULIN ASPART 30.0 %
NOVOMIX 30 100IU PENFILL 3 MLINR 2650 for 5 PENFILLSINSULIN ASPART 70.0 %, INSULIN ASPART 30.0 %
NOVOMIX 30 INJINR 555.74 for 3 ML FLEXPENINSULIN ASPART 70 %, INSULIN ASPART 30 %
NOVOMIX 50 100IU FLEXPENINR 677.6 for 3 ML FLEXPENINSULIN ASPART 50.0 %, INSULIN ASPART 50.0 %
NOVOMIX 50 3ML PENFILLINR 2890 for 5 PENFILLSINSULIN ASPART 50.0 %, INSULIN ASPART 50.0 %
NOVOMIX-30 FLEXPENINR 555.74 for 3 ML FLEXPENINSULIN ASPART 70 %, INSULIN ASPART 30 %
NOVOMIX-30 PENFILLINR 2211.65 for 3 ML PENFILINSULIN ASPART 70 %, INSULIN ASPART 30 %
NOVORAPID 100IU CARTRIDGEINR 477 for 3 ML CARTRIDGEINSULIN ASPART 100.0 IU
NOVORAPID 100IU FLEXPENINR 673.93 for 3 ML FLEXPENINSULIN ASPART 100.0 IU
NOVORAPID 100IU INJINR 1750 for 10 ML INJECTIONINSULIN ASPART 100.0 IU
NOVORAPID 100IU/ML CARTRIDGEINR 2650 for 5 CARTRIGESINSULIN ASPART 100.0 IU/ML
NOVORAPID FLEXPENINR 555.74 for 3 ML FLEXPENINSULIN ASPART 100 IU
NOVORAPID VIALINR 1450 for 10 ML INJECTIONINSULIN ASPART 100 IU
RYZODEG FLEXTOUCH INJINR 1700 for 3ML FLEXPENINSULIN ASPART 2.56 MG, INSULIN ASPART 1.05 MG
RYZODEG FLEXTOUCH PENINR 1700 for 3 ML PENINSULIN ASPART 70.0 IU, INSULIN ASPART 30.0 IU