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Prescription Lantus® is for adults with type 2 diabetes or adults and children
(6 years and older) with type 1 diabetes who require long-acting insulin for the
control of high blood sugar.
OptiClik® is a reusable insulin delivery device (insulin pen) for use with a
3-mL Lantus® cartridge (U-100). Needles and the OptiClik® pen must not
be shared.
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.
Do not change your insulin without talking with your doctor. The syringe
must not contain any other medication or residue. You should not use Lantus®
if you are allergic to insulin. Lantus® is a long-acting insulin you inject
just once a day, at the same time each day. You must test your blood sugar levels
while using an insulin such as Lantus®.
The most common side effect of insulin, including Lantus®, is hypoglycemia,
which may be serious. 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.
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Important Safety Information for Apidra®
Apidra® is for adults with type 1 or type 2 diabetes for the control of high
blood sugar. Apidra® should normally be used with a longer-acting insulin. Do
not use Apidra® during a low blood sugar reaction (hypoglycemia) or if you are
allergic to insulin glulisine.
OptiClik® is a reusable insulin delivery device (insulin pen) for use with a
3-mL Apidra® cartridge (U-100). Needles and the OptiClik® pen must not be
shared.
Apidra® differs from regular human insulin by its rapid onset and shorter duration
of action. When used as a mealtime insulin, Apidra® should be given within 15 minutes
before or within 20 minutes after starting a meal. Due to the short duration of
action of Apidra®, patients also require a longer-acting insulin or insulin infusion
pump therapy. Any change of insulin should be made cautiously and only under medical
supervision. Tell your doctor about all other medicines and supplements
you are taking. Glucose monitoring is recommended for all patients with diabetes.
Possible side effects may include low blood sugar; injection site reactions, such
as changes in fat tissue at the injection site; and allergic reactions, such as
itching and rash. Less common, but potentially more serious or life-threatening,
is generalized allergy to insulin, including anaphylactic reactions.
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