Lantus
Side Effects
Lantus's most frequent negative effects include:
- hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar.
Gaining weight
- adverse effects at the injection site (pain, redness, and swelling)
- Skin rash or itching
head pain
- dizziness
less frequent negative effects comprise:
infection of the upper respiratory tract
running nose
• a sore throat
- a cough
- dizziness or sickness
- abdominal pain
• diarrhoea
and constipation
- gas or bloat
- Weakness or exhaustion
rare adverse effects consist of:
- Anaphylaxis, a serious allergic reaction
- hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar.
Gaining weight
- adverse effects at the injection site (pain, redness, and swelling)
- Skin rash or itching
head pain
- dizziness
Inform your doctor right away if you experience any of the aforementioned side effects.
Dosage
Lantus is typically started at a daily dose of one vial (100 units). Depending on the level of blood sugar in your body, the Lantus dosage may be changed. Usually, Lantus is injected once daily, at the same time every day.
Take your Lantus dose as soon as you remember if you miss one. Skip the missed dose and carry on with your regular dosing schedule if it is almost time for your next dose. Never take two Lantus doses at the same time.
How does Lantus work?
Lantus functions by emulating the actions of human natural insulin. Cells take up sugar from the bloodstream when Lantus binds to receptors on them. Additionally, lantus stops the liver from discharging sugar into the blood. Lantus helps prevent complications of diabetes like heart disease, kidney disease, blindness, and amputation by lowering blood sugar levels.
The long-acting insulin Lantus starts working one to two hours after injection and continues to function for up to 24 hours. In addition to other diabetes medications like metformin (Glucophage), sulfonylureas, or thiazolidinediones (TZDs), Lantus should be used. Another delivery method for Lantus is a pen (Solostar).
What should I avoid while taking Lantus?
Without consulting your doctor, do not alter the Lantus dosage. The abdomen, thigh, or upper arm must receive a subcutaneous (under the skin) injection of Lantus. Lantus should not be injected into a vein or muscle. The skin should not be injected with Lantus if it is soft, bruised, red, scaly, hard, thickened, or covered in a lot of fat.