There's another way to inject LANTUS® every day – the LANTUS®
SoloSTAR® pen.
It is an easy-to-use pen designed to help you take your insulin. To help ensure an accurate dose each time, follow all steps in the Instruction Leaflet that comes with the pen. Otherwise, you may not get the correct amount of insulin, which may affect your blood sugar levels.
Depending upon how the prescription is filled, with LANTUS® SoloSTAR® you can receive up to 500 more units
of insulin per prescription for the same co-pay as a vial and syringe under most
major insurance plans. Ask your pharmacist or healthcare provider for more information.
Prescription LANTUS® is a long-acting insulin used to treat adults with type
2 diabetes and adults and children (6 years and older) with type 1 diabetes for
the control of high blood sugar. It should be taken once a day at the same time
each day to lower blood glucose.
Do not use LANTUS® to treat diabetic ketoacidosis.
Important Safety Information for Lantus®
Do not take Lantus® if you are allergic to insulin or any of the inactive ingredients
in Lantus®.
You must test your blood sugar levels while using insulin, such as Lantus®. Do not
make any changes to your dose or type of insulin without talking to your healthcare
provider. Any change of insulin should be made cautiously and only under medical
supervision.
Please click here for additional Important Safety Information.
Please click here for Full Prescribing Information.
LANTUS® SoloSTAR® Pen Video
Watch this video to learn more about the LANTUS® SoloSTAR® Pen.
LANTUS® Injection Video
Learn how to inject LANTUS® with this easy-to-follow injection video.
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Important Safety Information for Lantus®
Do not take Lantus® if you are allergic to insulin or any of the inactive ingredients
in Lantus®.
You must test your blood sugar levels while using insulin, such as Lantus®.
Do not make any changes to your dose or type of insulin without talking to your
healthcare provider. Any change of insulin should be made cautiously and only under
medical supervision.
Do NOT dilute or mix Lantus® with any other insulin or solution.
It will not work as intended and you may lose blood sugar control, which could be
serious. Lantus® must only be used if the solution is clear and colorless with
no particles visible. Do not share needles, insulin pens or syringes with others.
The most common side effect of insulin, including Lantus®, is low blood
sugar (hypoglycemia), which may be serious. Some people may experience
symptoms such as shaking, sweating, fast heartbeat, and blurred vision. Severe hypoglycemia
may be serious and life threatening. It may cause harm to your heart or brain. Other
possible side effects may include injection site reactions, including changes in
fat tissue at the injection site, and allergic reactions, including itching and
rash. In rare cases, some allergic reactions may be life threatening.
Tell your doctor about other medicines and supplements you are taking because they
can change the way insulin works. Before starting Lantus®, tell your doctor
about all your medical conditions including if you have liver or kidney problems,
are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding or planning to
breast-feed.
Lantus® SoloSTAR® is a disposable prefilled insulin pen. Please talk to your healthcare
provider about proper injection technique and follow instructions in the Instruction
Leaflet that accompanies the pen.
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†Needle not included with pen.
‡Based on TRx data from IMS Health, NPA™ monthly database, time period
from May 2003 to March 2010.