Insulin glargine
Brand: Lantus, Basaglar
Key warning
Caution: do not dilute or mix with other insulins; give as a separate injection
Common side effects
- Low blood sugar
- Injection-site reactions
- Weight gain
- Redness at injection site
Key interactions & cautions
- Alcohol can worsen low blood sugar
- Beta blockers may mask low-blood-sugar symptoms
- Other diabetes drugs increase low-sugar risk
Counseling points
- Inject once daily at the same time
- Do not mix with other insulins in a syringe
- Rotate injection sites
- Know signs of low blood sugar
- Store unopened pens in refrigerator
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