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Insulin Glargine
Contraindications
A number of drugs affect glucose metabolism and may require dose adjustment. The following substances may reduce the Insulin as well as Insulin glargine requirements: Oral anti-diabetic products, angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, disopyramide, fibrates, fluoxetine, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, propoxyphene, pentoxifylline, salicylates and sulfonamide antibiotics. The following substances may increase the Insulin as well as Insulin glargine requirements: Thiazides, glucocorticoids, thyroid hormones, beta-sympathomimetics, growth hormone and danazol. Beta-blockers, clonidine, lithium salts, and alcohol may either potentiate or weaken the blood-glucose-lowering effect of insulin.
Side Effects
Insulin glargine is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to insulin glargine or any of its excipients.
Pregnancy And Lactation
Side effects of Insulin glargine are hypoglycemia, allergic reactions, injection site reaction, lipodystrophy, pruritus, and rash.
Therapeutic
Dose adjustment and monitoring: Blood glucose should be monitored in all patients treated with insulin. Insulin regimens should be modified cautiously and only under medical supervision. Administration: Insulin glargine must not be diluted or mixed with any other insulin or solution. It should not be administered subcutaneously via an insulin pump or intravenously because severe hypoglycemia can occur. Renal or hepatic impairment: Reduction in the Insulin glarginedose may require in these cases.
Storage Conditions
Insulin glargine overdose may result in hypoglycemia. Mild episodes of hypoglycemia can usually be treated with oral carbohydrates. Severe hypoglycemia may be treated with parenteral glucose or injections of glucagon. Adjustments in drug dosage, meal patterns, or exercise may be needed.
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