INSULIN GLARGINE (Systemic)
Brand Names : Lantus
CategoryDescriptionInsulin glargine(IN-su-lin
GLARE-jeen)
is a type of insulin. Insulin is one of many hormones
that help the body turn the food we eat into energy. This is done by using
the glucose (sugar) in the blood as quick energy. Also, insulin helps us store
energy that we can use later. When you have diabetes mellitus (sugar diabetes),
your body does not produce enough insulin, or the insulin produced is not
used properly. This causes you to have too much sugar in your blood. Like
other types of insulin, insulin glargine is used to keep your blood sugar
level close to normal. Insulin glargine is a long-acting insulin that works
slowly over about 24 hours. You may have to use insulin glargine in combination
with another type of insulin or with a type of oral diabetes medicine to keep
your blood sugar under control.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the
following dosage forms:
Parenteral
-
Injection (U.S.)
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
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