Generic name:insulin glargine [ IN-su-lin-GLAR-gine ]
Drug class:Insulin
What is Basaglar?
Basaglar is a long-acting insulin that starts to work several hours after injection and keeps working evenly for 24 hours. Insulin is a hormone that works by lowering levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood.
Basaglar is used to improve blood sugar control in adults and children with diabetes mellitus.
Basaglar, is for use in adults with type 1 or 2 diabetes and in children at least 6 years old with type 1 diabetes (not type 2).
For type 1 diabetes, Basaglar KwikPen is used together with a short-acting insulin given before meals.
Warnings
Never share a Basaglar KwikPen with another person, even if the needle has been changed.
You should not use Basaglar if you are having an episode of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), or if you are in a state of diabetic ketoacidosis (call your doctor for treatment).
Basaglar is only part of a complete program of treatment that may also include diet, exercise, weight control, foot care, eye care, dental care, and testing your blood sugar. Follow your diet, medication, and exercise routines very closely. Changing any of these factors can affect your blood sugar levels.
Never share an injection pen, even if you changed the needle.
Basaglar KwikPen side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any signs of an allergic reaction to Basaglar: redness or swelling where an injection was given, itchy skin rash over the entire body, trouble breathing, fast heartbeats, feeling like you might pass out, or swelling in your tongue or throat.
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