Generic name: insulin glargine-yfgn, recombinant (subcutaneous route) [ IN-su-lin-GLAR-jeen-- yfgn, ree-KOM-bi-nant ]
Drug class:Insulin
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jan 21, 2022.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Semglee
- Semglee Pen
In Canada
- Lantus
Available Dosage Forms:
- Solution
Therapeutic Class: Antidiabetic
Pharmacologic Class: Insulin Glargine, Recombinant
Uses for Semglee Pen
Insulin glargine-yfgn injection is a long-acting type of insulin that works slowly, over about 24 hours. 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, your body cannot make enough insulin or does not use insulin properly. This causes you to have too much sugar in your blood. Like other types of insulin, insulin glargine-yfgn is used to keep your blood sugar level close to normal. You may have to use insulin glargine-yfgn 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.
Before using Semglee Pen
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of Semglee® to treat type 1 diabetes in children 6 years of ag...
