Uses of Lantus Solostar injection

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Lantus Solostar injection is available as a solution for injection. It is used to treat diabetes in adults, adolescents, and children over 6 years of age.

1. Uses of the drug Lantus Solostar

Lantus Solostar belongs to the group of antidiabetic drugs, insulin and injectable analogues, long acting. The drug is prepared as a clear, colorless solution for injection, containing insulin glargin as an ingredient. Insulin glargin is a modified insulin, similar to human insulin, produced by a biotechnological process. This ingredient has long-lasting and sustained hypoglycemia.

Lantus Solostar Injection is available at a concentration of 100 units/ml in a prefilled pen. The box is packed according to the specifications: 5 injection pens x 3ml.
Uses of Lantus Solostar injection: Treatment of diabetes in adults, adolescents and children 6 years of age and older.
Contraindications of Lantus Solostar Injection: Patients who are allergic (hypersensitive) to insulin glargin or other ingredients contained in the drug.

2. How to use Lantus Solostar injection?

2.1 Notes before taking Lantus Solostar

Some notes before using Lantus Solostar injection:
The drug is injected under the skin, not intravenously because it will change the effect of the drug, possibly causing hypoglycemia. The doctor will instruct the patient to inject the drug in the appropriate skin area. Each injection needs to change the injection site on the selected skin area. The Lantus Solostar is a pre-loaded insulin glargin injector that can be used up. A new needle must be attached before each injection. Use only needles that are fully compatible with the Lantus Solostar . Patients should do a safety test before each injection. Before injecting, it is necessary to carefully examine the medicine compartment. If loose particles are found, do not use the injection pen. Use the medicine only if the injection solution is clear, colorless like water. Do not shake or mix the medicine before use. To prevent the risk of infection, each injection pen is only used for 1 patient. If you ask someone else to give you an injection, this person needs to be careful, to avoid accidentally being stabbed by a needle, causing an infectious disease. Make sure the insulin is not contaminated with alcohol or other substances or disinfectants. A new injector must be used if it is found that blood sugar control is not working as expected. If you suspect a problem while using Lantus Solostar, consult your doctor. Empty injection pens should be discarded, not refilled. Do not use the Lantus Solostar injection pen if it is damaged and must be destroyed and used a new injection pen. Always have at least 1 spare Lantus Solostar injector ready in case the pen in use is damaged or lost.

2.2 Instructions for using Lantus Solostar injection

Step 1: Check the insulin
Test steps are as follows:
Check the pen label, make sure the correct type of insulin. Lantus Solostar Pen is gray, injection button purple. Remove the pen cap. Check the sensory appearance of insulin (find the concept of insulin), clear solution. Do not use Lantus Solostar if the insulin is cloudy, grainy or colored. Step 2: Attach the needle
It is important to always use a new, sterile needle for each injection to avoid contamination and clogging of the needle.
The steps to attach the needle are as follows:
Remove the protective film of the new needle. Keep the needle in line with the pen body, keeping it straight when attached (push or twist depending on the type of needle). If the needle is not kept straight when attaching, it may damage the rubber gasket, causing leakage or breakage of the needle. Step 3: Do a safety test
Always do a safety test before each injection, help you get the right dose by: Make sure the pen and needle are working properly, remove air bubbles.
The way to do the safety test is as follows:
Turn the dial to select the dose 2 units. Remove the outer needle cap, keeping it in place so that the needle can be removed after the injection is complete. Then remove the inner needle cap and discard. Hold the injection pen, needle tip facing up. Tap the insulin chamber gently to push air bubbles up onto the tip of the needle. Press the full depth of the injection button, check to see if the insulin is spilled at the tip of the needle. It may take a few safety tests to see insulin spill out. If insulin is not visible at the needle tip, the user should check for air bubbles, repeat the safety test 2 more times to remove air bubbles. If you still don't see insulin at the tip of the needle, the needle may be clogged, you should replace the needle and try again. If you still don't see insulin after changing the needle, the pen may be damaged and should not be used.
Step 4: Choose the dose to be injected
The patient can choose the dose by unit, from minimum 1 unit to maximum 80 units. If doses greater than 80 units are used, two or more injections should be divided.
The steps to choose the dose are as follows:
After doing the safety test, check the dose window showing the number “0”. Select the dose to be administered (eg the dose chosen is 40 units). If you accidentally turn over the required dose, you can turn it back. Note: Do not press the injection button during the dosing selection process because it will push the insulin out. In addition, you should not turn the dose selector ring beyond the number of drug units left in the pen. In this case, you can inject the remaining amount of medication in the pen and then inject the full dose with a new Lantus Solostar injection pen or use a new injection pen to inject the required dose.
Step 5: Inject the medicine
Inject according to the doctor's instructions. Insert the needle into the skin. Push the injection button to the full depth of the injection button. When injecting, the digit on the dose window will return to "0". Press and hold the injection button, counting from 1 to 10 before withdrawing the needle from the skin, making sure the full dose is injected. Step 6: Remove and destroy the needle
After injecting, the patient should always remove the needle and store the Lantus Solostar injection pen without the needle. This helps: Avoid contamination or infection; Do not allow air to enter the insulin chamber or leak insulin.
How to remove and destroy the needle as follows:
Put the outer cap on the needle, use it to twist the needle out of the pen. Do not cover the needle with the inner cap to avoid being punctured by the needle. If someone else is asking for an injection, this person needs to be especially careful when removing and disposing of the needle, and safety measures should be followed to reduce the risk of needle stickiness and the spread of infectious disease. Dispose of needles safely according to your doctor's instructions. Close the cap of the pen and store the injection pen until the next time. Notes when maintaining the Lantus Solostar injector
Do not allow the injector to get dirty. Two damp cloths can be used to wipe the outside of the Lantus Solostar injector. Do not immerse, wash, or lubricate the injection pen (as it may damage the pen). Be gentle when using the Lantus Solostar injection pen. If you are afraid that the injection pen is damaged, the patient should use a new injection pen.

3. Dosage of Lantus Solostar injection

Based on the patient's lifestyle, previous insulin use and blood test results, the doctor will prescribe:
How much medicine you need to inject each day, at what time. Notify you of when to check blood glucose levels, urine tests. Notifies you when a lower or higher dose of Lantus Solostar is needed. Lantus Solostar is a long-acting insulin that can be used in combination with a short-acting insulin or an oral antidiabetic tablet.
Time to take the drug:
Need to inject 1 dose of Lantus Solostar every day at a certain time frame. In children, the injection is given in the evening. Overdose: If an overdose of Lantus Solostar is administered, the patient may experience hypoglycemia. At this time, it is necessary to regularly check the patient's blood sugar. To prevent hypoglycemia, patients should eat more, monitor blood sugar and treat hypoglycemia as directed by the doctor.
Missed dose: If a dose is missed or a full dose of Lantus Solostar is not administered, the patient's blood glucose level may rise too high. Patients should regularly check blood sugar and treat hyperglycemia as directed by the doctor. Do not give a double dose to make up for a missed dose.
Discontinue Lantus Solostar: May lead to severe hyperglycemia (high blood sugar levels) and ketoacidosis (accumulation of acid in the blood). Therefore, the patient should not stop taking the drug, but should consult the doctor.

4. Side effects of Lantus Solostar injection

Some side effects when using Lantus Solostar injection:
Common: Hypoglycemia, lipodystrophy, skin allergies, skin reactions. Rare: Severe allergic reaction to insulin (skin edema, rash, itchy skin, mucosal edema, dyspnoea, increased heart rate, hypotension, sweating), visual disturbances, temporary loss of vision , swelling of the legs and ankles, the appearance of insulin resistance, muscle pain, taste disturbances,... When experiencing side effects of the drug, the patient should immediately notify the doctor or go to the nearest hospital. to be dealt with in a timely manner.

5. Be careful when using Lantus Solostar injection

When using Lantus Solostar, patients should note:
Strictly follow the instructions on dosage, how to monitor (blood and urine tests), diet, physical activity, injection technique, ... There have not been many studies on drug use in children under 6 years old, people with liver and kidney disease. Therefore, it is necessary to consult a doctor before taking this medicine for this group of people. When going abroad: Need to consult with your doctor about choosing to buy insulin in the country you are going to, insulin supplies, syringes, how to properly store insulin when traveling, setting meal times and injection times, effects of time zone change, possible health risks, emergency response,... Be careful when treating diabetes in the following cases: When sick or seriously injured (often with hyperglycemia); inadequate diet (hypoglycemia); If you have type 1 diabetes, you must not stop using insulin and eat enough carbohydrates. The ability to concentrate and react may be impaired if the patient has hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia, or vision problems. You should consult your doctor about driving/operating machinery if your blood sugar is low or if there are no warning signs of hypoglycemia. Patients should inform their doctor if they are planning to become pregnant or are pregnant as a change in insulin dosage may be necessary. At the same time, it is necessary to carefully control diabetes and prevent hypoglycemia to ensure the safety of children's health. A nursing mother should consult her doctor before taking Lantus Solostar, as dosage and dietary adjustments may be necessary.

6. Lantus Solostar drug interactions

Some drugs when taken with Lantus Solostar can change the patient's blood sugar levels,... Patients should inform their doctor about any medications they are taking. Before taking a new medicine, you also need to tell your doctor.
Some drug interactions of Lantus Solostar include:
Drugs that can lower blood sugar: Other diabetes medications, disopyramide, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, fluoxetin, fibrates, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, pentoxifylline, propoxyphene, salicylates, sulphonamide antibiotics. Drugs that can increase blood sugar: Corticosteroids, danazol, diuretics, glucagon, isoniazid, phenothiazine derivatives, estrogens and progestogens, sympathomimetics, somatropin, thyroid hormones, non-psychotic drugs typically, protease inhibitors,... The patient's blood sugar may increase or decrease if you use: Beta blockers, clonidine, lithium salts, pentamidine,... Blood sugar levels may increase or reduced if you use alcohol .

7. Preservation of Lantus Solostar injections

Some notes when storing medicines:
Medicines need to be kept out of reach and sight of children. With unused injection pen: Store in the refrigerator at 2°C - 8°C, do not freeze, do not store near the freezer compartment, keep the injection pen in the box to avoid exposure to light. For pen in use: Prefilled pens in use or carried can be stored for up to 4 weeks at temperatures below 30°C, away from heat and direct sunlight. The pen in use should not be stored in the refrigerator. Do not use the injection pen after about 4 weeks. Storage: If Lantus Solostar is refrigerated, it should be taken out of the refrigerator about 1-2 hours before injection because cold insulin injections will be very painful. Then, destroy the injection pen as prescribed.

Lantus Solostar injection is used to treat patients with diabetes. The use of the drug should be strictly according to the instructions of the doctor to ensure the effectiveness of the treatment.

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