BASAGLAR
Used for Type 2 Diabetes and Type 1 Diabetes
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Manufactured by Eli Lilly & Company
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BASAGLAR Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, Warnings & Dosing
What is BASAGLAR?
BASAGLAR is the brand name for insulin glargine and is available as a subcutaneous injection.
What dosages is BASAGLAR available in?
BASAGLAR is available as a KwikPen and Tempo Pen with a strength of 100 units/mL (U-100).
What is BASAGLAR used for?
BASAGLAR is an insulin and is used to treat the following:
- Type 1 diabetes in adults and children
- Type 2 diabetes in adults
How does BASAGLAR work?
BASAGLAR is an insulin. Insulin is a hormone that lowers glucose (sugar) levels in the blood. It helps your body absorb and store sugar from your bloodstream and stops your liver from making glucose.
How do I take BASAGLAR?
BASAGLAR is typically dosed as follows:
- Type 1 diabetes: The typical starting dose is 33% of your total daily insulin requirement injected under the skin once daily. Follow your provider’s instructions carefully. BASAGLAR should be used with a short-acting or rapid-acting, pre-meal insulin to meet the the remainder of your daily insulin requirements
- Type 2 diabetes: The typical starting dose is 0.2 units/kg or up to 10 units injected under the skin once daily
Is it safe for me to take BASAGLAR?
BASAGLAR is a safe and effective treatment when used for FDA licensed indications. However, like all medications, they may give you unwanted side effects. You should always discuss potential side effects with your physician to ensure the medication is suitable and right for you. You should not use this medication if you have symptoms of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).
BASAGLAR Common Side Effects
Common side effects of BASAGLAR:
- Infection
- Common cold
- Respiratory tract infection
BASAGLAR Serious Side Effects
Serious side effects are rare with BASAGLAR. Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Severe hypoglycemia (dangerously low blood sugar): if not treated, it can lead to unconsciousness, seizures, and even death
- Severe allergic reactions: problems breathing, blistering skin rash with a high fever, or if you feel your face, mouth, or throat swell up
- Low potassium levels: weakness, muscle cramps or twitches, digestive problems, abnormal heartbeats, kidney problems
Effects of other drugs, drug classes and over-the-counter products on BASAGLAR
The following medications may interact with BASAGLAR:
- Drugs that may increase the risk of hypoglycemia: antidiabeticagents, ACE inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor blocking agents disopyramide, fibrates, fluoxetine, monoamine oxidase inhibitors
- pentoxifylline, pramlintide, salicylates, somatostatin analog (e.g.octreotide), and sulfonamide antibiotics
- Drugs that may decrease the blood glucose lowering
- effect: atypical antipsychotics, corticosteroids, danazol, diuretics estrogens, glucagon, isoniazid, niacin, oral contraceptives phenothiazines, progestogens (e.g., in oral contraceptives)protease inhibitors, somatropin, sympathomimetic agents (e.g. albuterol, epinephrine, terbutaline), and thyroid hormones
- Drugs that may increase or decrease the blood glucose lowering effect: alcohol, beta-blockers, clonidine, lithium salts, and pentamidine
- Drugs that may blunt the signs and symptoms of
- hypoglycemia: beta-blockers, clonidine, guanethidine, and reserpine
Who makes BASAGLAR?
Eli Lilly & Company
Is BASAGLAR safe in pregnancy?
Published studies with use of insulin glargine products during pregnancy have not reported a clear association with
BASAGLAR and adverse developmental outcomes. You and your doctor will have to decide if you should take BASGLAR while you are pregnant or if you plan to become pregnant.
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