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
Q:
Can I take Insulin Glargine during pregnancy?
A:
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
Q:
Can I take Insulin Glargine while breastfeeding?
A:
Mothers
with diabetes taking insulin can breastfeed their babies. Inform your
doctor before taking any medicine during breastfeeding.
Driving
Q:
Can I drive if I have consumed Insulin Glargine?
A:
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
Q:
Can I consume alcohol with Insulin Glargine?
A:
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…
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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)
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…
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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.