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Basaglar Tempo Pen

Generic: Insulin Glargine

Rx only
InsulinAlso: BASAGLAR KwikPen✓ FDA-verified
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Basaglar is a long-acting insulin used to help control blood sugar levels in adults and children with type 1 diabetes and in adults with type 2 diabetes. It works by helping your body use sugar for energy and reducing the amount of sugar made by the liver. You take it as an injection under the skin once a day, at the same time each day, starting with a dose of about 0.2 units per kilogram of body weight or up to 10 units, and it can go up to a maximum of 80 units per injection. It's important to know that you should not use Basaglar if you are experiencing low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Additionally, if you are switching from another type of insulin, you may need to adjust your dose, so it's best to do this under your doctor's guidance.
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Uses

  • Type 1 diabetes in adults and children.
  • Type 2 diabetes in adults.
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Dosage

Inject BASAGLAR once daily at the same time each day.
Adjust dosage based on blood glucose levels and individual needs.
In type 1 diabetes, use with short-acting insulin.
Rotate injection sites to avoid skin problems.
Always follow your doctor's specific instructions for your dose.
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Side effects

Common

Hypoglycemiainjection site reactionsweight gain

Serious

allergic reactionsSevere hypoglycemiaallergic reactionslocalized cutaneous amyloidosis
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Warnings

⚠ Important warnings

  • Not for treating diabetic ketoacidosis.
  • Monitor blood glucose closely when starting BASAGLAR.
  • Do not mix with other insulins or solutions.
  • Use caution if you have visual impairment.
  • Medication errors can occur; always check insulin labels.
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Drug interactions

  • Antidiabetic agentsmay increase risk of hypoglycemiaCaution
  • Corticosteroidsmay decrease blood glucose lowering effectCaution
  • Alcoholmay affect blood glucose levelsCaution
  • Beta-blockersmay blunt hypoglycemia symptomsCaution
  • Diureticsmay decrease blood glucose lowering effect.Caution

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