Description
| Medicine | |
| Alchohol Interaction | Taking Insulin Glargine with alcohol may affect blood glucose levels in patients with diabetes. |
| Pregnancy Interaction | Basalog 100IU Refill Cartridge may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor. |
| Lactation Interaction | Basalog 100IU Refill Cartridge is safe to use during lactation. \nHuman studies have shown that either the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in significant amount or is not expected to cause toxicity to the baby. |
| Expert Advice | Basalog helps to control blood glucose level and avoids long-term complications. Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) is a common side-effect; learn how to identify and manage its symptoms (sweating, rapid heartbeat, weakness, blurry vision, headache) and teach your family as well. Injection below the skin of the abdomen results in faster absorption than other injection sites. Injection sites must be rotated to prevent hard lumps from developing at one site. Opened vials/cartridge are good at room temperature for up to 4 weeks, while unopened vials must be placed in the refrigerator (2°C–8°C). Do not use if the preparation is no longer clear and colourless, or if it contains particles. You should continue to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines along with Basalog. |
| Common Side Effect | Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level), Injection site allergic reaction. |
| How to Use | Your doctor or nurse will guide you how to use this medicine. |
| Driving | Basalog 100IU Refill Cartridge may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive. |
| Kidney | Basalog 100IU Refill Cartridge should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Basalog 100IU Refill Cartridge may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Regular monitoring of blood glucose levels is recommended for dose adjustment. |
| Liver | Basalog 100IU Refill Cartridge should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Basalog 100IU Refill Cartridge may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Regular monitoring of glucose levels is recommended for dose adjustment. |
| Mechanism of action | Basalog 100IU Refill Cartridge is a long-acting insulin that provides consistent, all-day sugar control. It works like your body's natural insulin. Insulin facilitates reuptake of sugar in muscle and fat cells and also suppresses the production of sugar in the liver. |