Generic name: insulin glargine [ IN-su-lin-GLAR-gine ]
Brand names: Basaglar KwikPen, Lantus, Lantus Solostar Pen, Semglee, Toujeo SoloStar,
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Dosage form: subcutaneous solution (100 units/mL; 300 units/mL; yfgn 100 units/mL)
Drug class:Insulin
What is insulin glargine?
Insulin glargine is a long-acting insulin that starts to work several hours after injection and keeps working evenly for 24 hours.
Insulin glargine is used to improve blood sugar control in people with diabetes mellitus.
Toujeo is for use in adults with type 1 or type 2 diabetes.
Basaglar, Lantus, and Semglee are for use in adults with type 1 or 2 diabetes and in children at least 6 years old with type 1 diabetes (not type 2).
For type 1 diabetes, insulin glargine is used together with a short-acting insulin given before meals.
