Sanofi Lantus - Dosage and Administration

Sanofi Lantus is a long-acting insulin analog used for the treatment of diabetes to help regulate glucose levels over an extended period.

Sanofi Lantus FAQ

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What is Lantus used for?

What Lantus is and what it is used for Lantus contains insulin glargine. This is a modified insulin, very similar to human insulin. Lantus is used to treat diabetes mellitus in adults, adolescents and children aged 2 years and above. Diabetes mellitus is a disease where your body does not produce enough insulin to control the level of blood sugar.

What does Lantus contain?

Contents of the pack and other information What Lantus contains – The active substance is insulin glargine. Each ml of the solution contains 100 units of insulin glargine (equivalent to 3.64 mg).

Does Lantus treat diabetes mellitus?

Lantus is used to treat diabetes mellitus in adults, adolescents and children aged 2 years and above. Diabetes mellitus is a disease where your body does not produce enough insulin to control the level of blood sugar. Insulin glargine has a long and steady blood-sugar-lowering action. 2. What you need to know before you use Lantus Do not use Lantus

Can Lantus be used with short-acting insulin?

In patients with type 1 diabetes, LANTUS must be used concomitantly with short-acting insulin. The recommended starting dose of LANTUS in patients with type 1 diabetes should be approximately one-third of the total daily insulin requirements. Short-acting, premeal insulin should be used to satisfy the remainder of the daily insulin requirements.

Is Lantus good for diabetic ketoacidosis?

See Below* LANTUS is a long-acting human insulin analog indicated to improve glycemic control in adult and pediatric patients with diabetes mellitus. Lantus is not recommended for the treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis.