Lantus Vials

Lantus is a type of daily long-acting insulin medication that has been prescribed to millions of patients. It may be used in adult and pediatric patients who have been given a diabetes diagnosis. There are already thousands of patients filling their prescriptions at Insulin Outlet. Patients doing so can get Lantus and other similar medications from a licensed Canadian pharmacy partner with up to 80% savings compared to typical U.S. prices. This helps make diabetes medications like Lantus more affordable to those who need them.

Lantus is a popular insulin medication that doctors prescribe to patients with diabetes to help them with daily blood sugar control. This medication is considered to be long-acting and doses work for up to 24 hours. It can be found in a vial or an injection pen form. Patients using this medication may also be prescribed to use other short-acting insulins at the same time.

• This medication only needs to be taken once daily
• Lantus may be used alongside some other short-acting insulin medications
• This medication gives the patient long-lasting blood sugar control
• Lantus is a Health Canada-approved medication

This medication may be found in the form of a 10 mL multi-dose vial or a 3 mL prefilled Lantus Solostar pen. Its formulation is usually U-100 and it is prescribed to patients to be taken once per day. The exact dose the patient is prescribed may vary depending on the type of diabetes the patient has and their specific needs.

Patients taking this medication can do so by:

1. Washing their hands and checking to make sure their medication is clear/colorless
2. Removing the cap of the vial
3. Using an alcohol swab to clear the top of the vial
4. Filling the syringe with air equal to the amount of the correct insulin dose that is about to be taken
5. Putting the needle into the vial and inject the air
6. Turning the vial upside down and filling the syringe with the correct dose
7. Tapping the syringe to remove any air bubbles and removing the needle from the vial once they are gone
8. Locating the correct injection site (these should be rotated each time)
9. Cleaning the area for injection with alcohol and letting the skin dry
10. Pinching a fold of skin at the injection site and injecting the insulin by slowly pushing the plunger all of the way down
11. Leaving the needle in the skin for 10 seconds
12. Removing the needle and applying light pressure
13. Safely disposing of the needle and syringe

The patient should check their blood sugar regularly while taking this medication. Those using the pen version of this medication should follow the instructions given to them by their doctor and on the packaging.

Common Side Effects

Patients taking Lantus more commonly experience the side effect of low blood sugar. Patients experiencing serious hypoglycemia may notice symptoms such as:

• Accelerated heart rate
• Shaking
• Blurred vision
• Sweating

Some patients also experience side effects such as:

• Injection site reactions or changes to the surrounding fat tissue
• Weight gain
• Low potassium levels
• Swelling

Patients should speak with their doctor or healthcare provider if they have any concerns or if side effects become severe.

Severe Side Effects

Some less common side effects may indicate a medical emergency. Patients experiencing any severe side effects – such as having a serious allergic reaction – should seek immediate medical attention. Signs of serious side effects include those such as:

• Rash that covers the body
• Dizziness or confusion
• Extreme drowsiness
• Accelerated heart rate
• Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
• Sweating
• Facial or throat swelling

Patients experiencing any of these side effects should get medical attention right away.

Missed doses of Lantus should be taken as soon as it is remembered in many cases. The missed dose should be skipped and the next dose taken at the regular time if it is almost time for the next scheduled dose or the next day has arrived. Doses should not be doubled or taken together to make up for a missed dose.

Serious side effects may occur from taking too much of this medication. This may lead to effects such as dangerously low blood sugar or potassium levels. Patients who have taken too much of their medication should contact their doctor right away. Patients experiencing an emergency from too much of this medication may also contact poison control or call their local emergency service number.

Lantus vials should be kept in the refrigerator at 36°F to 46°F (or 2°C to 8°C) until they have been opened. Patients should be careful not to freeze this medication or expose it to direct light. Opened vials of this medication can either be stored the same way or kept at room temperature – between 59°F and 86°F or 15°C and 30°C. Any remaining medication should be disposed of within 28 days after opening.

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