Product Details

Uses of Insulin Glargine

It is used in the treatment of diabetes mellitus Type 1.

Contraindications of Insulin Glargine

When should one not use Insulin Glargine

If you are allergic to Insulin Glargine.

Side effects of Insulin Glargine

Common side effects of this drug are:

Low blood sugar (hypoglycaemia)
Drowsiness
Fast heartbeat
Headache
Anxiety
Nausea
Injection site side effects like skin thickening and shrinking
Skin allergic reactions like itching, swelling, pain
Fatigue
Dysgeusia (taste disorders)
Muscular pain

Precautions and Warnings of Insulin Glargine

Pregnancy

Can I take Insulin Glargine during pregnancy?

Insulin Glargine is not contraindicated in pregnancy but consult your doctor before you start the medication. Your dose of insulin may be changed by your doctor in pregnancy and after childbirth.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Insulin Glargine while breastfeeding?

Mothers with diabetes taking insulin can breastfeed their babies. Inform your doctor before taking any medicine during breastfeeding.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Insulin Glargine?

Insulin Glargine is known to cause low blood sugar levels; this can lead to impairment in your driving ability. Always keep sugar or a chocolate in your car with you while driving. In case you experience any of the symptoms of low blood glucose levels – stop driving and have some sugar.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Insulin Glargine?

Consumption of alcohol may lead to an increased risk of both hypoglycaemia (low blood glucose level) and hyperglycaemia (high blood glucose level). Avoid excessive use of alcohol while taking Insulin Glargine.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You are breastfeeding
Your blood sugar is too low (hypoglycaemia)
You have any plans to travel abroad
You are ill or having any major injury

Mode of Action of Insulin Glargine

How Does It Work?

The primary activity of Insulin Glargine is the regulation of glucose metabolism. Insulin is crucial to allow entry of blood glucose into each cell of the body. In Type 1 diabetes mellitus, the body f…

Interactions of Insulin Glargine

Interactions with other medicines

All other medicines to treat diabetes
Medicines used to treat certain heart conditions or high blood pressure
Medicines used to treat certain heart conditions (Disopyramide)
Medicines used to treat depression (Fluoxetine)
Medicines used to lower high levels of blood lipids like Fibrates
Medicines used to treat depression
Medicines used to relieve pain and lower fever such as Aspirin
Sulphonamide antibiotics
Glucagon (pancreas hormone used to treat severe hypoglycaemia)
Medicines used to treat tuberculosis (Isoniazid)
Contraceptive pill used for birth control
Medicines used to treat psychiatric disorders (Phenothiazine derivatives)
Somatropin (growth hormone)
Medicines used to treat asthma (Salbutamol, Terbutaline)
Medicines used to treat thyroid gland disorders
Antipsychotic medicines (like Clozapine, Olanzapine)

Interactions with food items

No information is available on interactions of Insulin Glargine when taken with food, consult your doctor or pharmacist for further information.

Dietary Restrictions of Insulin Glargine

No information is available on dietary restrictions while you are taking Insulin Glargine, consult your doctor or pharmacist for further information.

Dosage of Insulin Glargine

Overdose

Excess Insulin Glargine will lead to low blood sugar levels called hypoglycemia. Symptoms like dizziness, fainting, sweating and tremors may be seen. If you have the blood glucometer with you, test im…

Missed a Dose

If you missed any dose, take it as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if its almost time for the next dose and do not take extra medicine to compensate for the missed dose.