Lantus Solostar Pen

Generic name:insulin glargine [ IN-su-lin-GLAR-gine ]
Brand names: Basaglar KwikPen, Lantus, Lantus Solostar Pen, Semglee, Toujeo SoloStar
Drug class:Insulin

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Feb 18, 2022. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is Lantus Solostar Pen?

Lantus Solostar Pen is a long-acting insulin that starts to work several hours after injection and keeps working evenly for 24 hours.

Lantus Solostar Pen is used to improve blood sugar control in people with diabetes mellitus.

Toujeo is for use in adults with type 1 or type 2 diabetes.

Basaglar, Lantus, and Semglee are 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, Lantus Solostar Pen is used together with a short-acting insulin given before meals.

Lantus Solostar Pen may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

Never share an injection pen, even if you changed the needle.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use Lantus Solostar Pen if you are allergic to insulin, or if you are having an episode of hy...