Lantus Solostar is a pen that is used to take insulin. This Lantus Solostar pen is simple to use and helps in insuring that the patient is having right dose of insulin every time. It helps in controlling sugar for 24 hours. It should be taken once a day at the same time of the day.
Lantus Solostar Dosage
The diabetic plan of different people is different and this is the reason that it takes some time to arrive at right dose of Lantus Solostar. In the starting, the doctor recommends only a small dose of Lantus insulin to the patient. The doctor then follows up to see how that low dose helps the patient in lowering blood sugar level. The dose is then adjusted accordingly to reach at the apt dose for the patient. The changes in dose are done in small quantity at a time.
However, it is very important to regularly check the blood sugar levels. Many things affect blood sugar level of a patient such as exercise diet, stress. Hence keeping a check on diabetes helps in controlling it.
Lantus Solostar Needles
Only sterilised needles are used in Lantus Solostar pen. The needle is changed after every use. You cannot use same needle twice for injecting insulin in Lantus Solostar pen.
Lantus Solostar Price
Aventis Pharmacy has launched Lantus Solostar at a competitive price of Rs.884 or $18 and this price is according to the standards approved by government.
Lantus Solostar Side Effects
If you have allergies to Insulin Glargine then you should not use this medication.
Every medicine has some side effects, but general majority of people either do not face any side effect or minor side effects. You should consult your doctor if you face any common side effect of Lantus Solostar such as swelling, redness, mild pain at injection site or itching.
You should seek immediate medical attention if you face any of severe side effects of Lantus Solostar -
- Severe allergic reactions (hives, rashes, difficulty in breathing, swelling of mouth. Lips, face or tongue, itching, tightness in chest)
- Feeling chilled
- change in vision
- Fast heartbeat
- Drowsiness
- Hoarseness
- Shallow breathing
- Fainting
- Dizziness
- Tremor
- Sweating
- Increase in thirst
- Hunger or urination
- Swelling of legs or arms
- Weakness
- Fruity or sweet body odor
- Unconsciousness
- Seizures
- Headache
It is not complete list of possible side effects with this pen. You should always consult your doctor before starting taking Lantus Solostar.
References
http://www.drugs.com/sfx/lantus-side-effects.html
http://www.drugs.com/mtm/lantus-solostar-pen.html
http://www.expresspharmaonline.com/20080531/market11.shtml
http://www.lantus.com/solostar-insulin-pen/solostar-insulin-pen.aspx
by on 18. Oct, 2011 in diabetes medications
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