Sanofi-aventis Lantus SoloSTAR - Manual (Page 2)

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 Information.
Important Safety Information for Lantus ®
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.
Lantus ® SoloSTAR ® is a disposable prefilled insulin
pen. Needles and the Lantus ® SoloSTAR ® 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.
Based on TRx data from IMS Health, National Prescription Audit™ (Next Generation
Prescription Methodology). Time period from May 2003 to January 2009.
Ultra-Fine is a trademark of Becton, Dickinson and Company.
Needle not included with pen
Lantus ® helps control
blood sugar for 24 hours
Take it just once a day
Prefilled with Lantus, ®
the #1 prescribed insulin*
Easy to use
Easy push-button
injection
Uses Ultra-Fine™ needle †
There’s a more convenient way to take Lantus ®
every day: the Lantus ® SoloSTAR ® insulin pen.
If you’re considering insulin for the first time,
or if you want the power of once-daily insulin
and the convenience of a pen, ask your treating
healthcare professional today whether Lantus
®
SoloSTAR ® is right for you.
www.lantus.com 1-866-4LANTUS
*
†
Lantus ® is the only 24-hour insulin approved
exclusively for use once a day. As part of an
overall diabetes treatment plan including
diet, exercise, other diabetes medications, and
regular blood sugar testing, taking Lantus
® just
once at the same time each day helps control
blood sugar all day long.