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š Insulin Glargine Injection 100 IU/mL
𧬠Nature / Drug Class
š¹ Long-acting recombinant human insulin analogue
š¹ Belongs to the antidiabetic class of medications
šÆ Purpose / Indications
- ā Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
- ā Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (when oral agents are insufficient)
- ā Used for basal glycemic control (over 24 hours)
- ā Often part of basal-bolus insulin therapy
š Advantages
- š Once-daily dosing ā provides steady 24-hour insulin levels
- āļø Reduced risk of nocturnal hypoglycemia
- š Mimics natural basal insulin release
- š Improves glycemic control over long term
š¦ Common Packaging
- š Vials (10 mL, 100 IU/mL)
- šļø Prefilled pens (3 mL)
- š« Do not mix with other insulins in the same syringe
ā ļø Patient Advice / Precautions
- š Administer at the same time each day (usually evening)
- š Subcutaneous injection only ā typically in abdomen, thigh, or arm
- ā ļø Monitor for hypoglycemia, especially during dose adjustments
- āļø Refrigerate (2°Cā8°C); do not freeze
- š”ļø Rotate injection sites to avoid lipodystrophy
- š Do not use if solution is cloudy or colored
- 𩺠Regular blood sugar monitoring is essential