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Dosage and Administration (2.1) | 11/2018 |
Adverse reactions commonly associated with LANTUS include hypoglycemia, allergic reactions, injection site reactions, lipodystrophy, pruritus, rash, edema and weight gain. (6.1)
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See 17 for PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION and FDA-approved patient labeling.
Revised: 1/2019
Type 1 Diabetes
Type 2 Diabetes
LANTUS is contraindicated
LANTUS SoloStar prefilled pens must never be shared between patients, even if the needle is changed. Patients using LANTUS vials must never re-use or share needles or syringes with another person. Sharing poses a risk for transmission of blood-borne pathogens.
Changes in insulin strength, manufacturer, type, or method of administration may affect glycemic control and predispose to hypoglycemia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)] or hyperglycemia. These changes should be made cautiously and only under close medical supervision, and the frequency of blood glucose monitoring should be increased. For patients with type 2 diabetes, dosage adjustments of concomitant oral and antidiabetic products may be needed.
Hypoglycemia is the most common adverse reaction associated with insulin, including LANTUS. Severe hypoglycemia can cause seizures, may be life-threatening or cause death. Hypoglycemia can impair concentration ability and reaction time; this may place an individual and others at risk in situations where these abilities are important (e.g., driving or operating other machinery).
Hypoglycemia can happen suddenly and symptoms may differ in each individual and change over time in the same individual. Symptomatic awareness of hypoglycemia may be less pronounced in patients with longstanding diabetes, in patients with diabetic nerve disease, in patients using medications that block the sympathetic nervous system (e.g., beta-blockers) [see Drug Interactions (7)], or in patients who experience recurrent hypoglycemia.
Risk Factors for Hypoglycemia
The risk of hypoglycemia after an injection is related to the duration of action of the insulin and, in general, is highest when the glucose lowering effect of the insulin is maximal. As with all insulin preparations, the glucose lowering effect time course of LANTUS may vary in different individuals or at different times in the same individual and depends on many conditions, including the area of injection as well as the injection site blood supply and temperature [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.2)]. Other factors which may increase the risk of hypoglycemia include changes in meal pattern (e.g., macronutrient content or timing of meals), changes in level of physical activity, or changes to coadministered medication [see Drug Interactions (7)]. Patients with renal or hepatic impairment may be at higher risk of hypoglycemia [see Use in Specific Populations (8.6, 8.7)].
Risk Mitigation Strategies for Hypoglycemia
Patients and caregivers must be educated to recognize and manage hypoglycemia. Self-monitoring of blood glucose plays an essential role in the prevention and management of hypoglycemia. In patients at higher risk for hypoglycemia and patients who have reduced symptomatic awareness of hypoglycemia, increased frequency of blood glucose monitoring is recommended.
The long-acting effect of LANTUS may delay recovery from hypoglycemia.
Accidental mix-ups among insulin products, particularly between long-acting insulins and rapid-acting insulins, have been reported. To avoid medication errors between LANTUS and other insulins, instruct patients to always check the insulin label before each injection [see Adverse Reactions (6.3)].
Severe, life-threatening, generalized allergy, including anaphylaxis, can occur with insulin products, including LANTUS. If hypersensitivity reactions occur, discontinue LANTUS; treat per standard of care and monitor until symptoms and signs resolve [see Adverse Reactions (6.1)]. LANTUS is contraindicated in patients who have had hypersensitivity reactions to insulin glargine or one of the excipients [see Contraindications (4)].
All insulin products, including LANTUS, cause a shift in potassium from the extracellular to intracellular space, possibly leading to hypokalemia. Untreated hypokalemia may cause respiratory paralysis, ventricular arrhythmia, and death. Monitor potassium levels in patients at risk for hypokalemia, if indicated (e.g., patients using potassium-lowering medications, patients taking medications sensitive to serum potassium concentrations).
Thiazolidinediones (TZDs), which are peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR)-gamma agonists, can cause dose-related fluid retention, particularly when used in combination with insulin. Fluid retention may lead to or exacerbate heart failure. Patients treated with insulin, including LANTUS, and a PPAR-gamma agonist should be observed for signs and symptoms of heart failure. If heart failure develops, it should be managed according to current standards of care, and discontinuation or dose reduction of the PPAR-gamma agonist must be considered.
The following adverse reactions are discussed elsewhere:
Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trial of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice.
The data in Table 1 reflect the exposure of 2327 patients with type 1 diabetes to LANTUS or NPH. The type 1 diabetes population had the following characteristics: Mean age was 38.5 years. Fifty four percent were male, 96.9% were Caucasian, 1.8 % were Black or African American and 2.7 % were Hispanic. The mean BMI was 25.1 kg/m2.
The data in Table 2 reflect the exposure of 1563 patients with type 2 diabetes to LANTUS or NPH. The type 2 diabetes population had the following characteristics: Mean age was 59.3 years. Fifty eight percent were male, 86.7% were Caucasian, 7.8 % were Black or African American and 9 % were Hispanic. The mean BMI was 29.2 kg/m2.
The frequencies of adverse events during LANTUS clinical trials in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus and type 2 diabetes mellitus are listed in the tables below.
LANTUS, % (n=1257) | NPH, % (n=1070) |
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Upper respiratory tract infection | 22.4 | 23.1 |
Infection* | 9.4 | 10.3 |
Accidental injury | 5.7 | 6.4 |
Headache | 5.5 | 4.7 |
LANTUS, % (n=849) | NPH, % (n=714) |
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Upper respiratory tract infection | 11.4 | 13.3 |
Infection* | 10.4 | 11.6 |
Retinal vascular disorder | 5.8 | 7.4 |
LANTUS, % (n=514) | NPH, % (n=503) |
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Upper respiratory tract infection | 29.0 | 33.6 |
Edema peripheral | 20.0 | 22.7 |
Hypertension | 19.6 | 18.9 |
Influenza | 18.7 | 19.5 |
Sinusitis | 18.5 | 17.9 |
Cataract | 18.1 | 15.9 |
Bronchitis | 15.2 | 14.1 |
Arthralgia | 14.2 | 16.1 |
Pain in extremity | 13.0 | 13.1 |
Back pain | 12.8 | 12.3 |
Cough | 12.1 | 7.4 |
Urinary tract infection | 10.7 | 10.1 |
Diarrhea | 10.7 | 10.3 |
Depression | 10.5 | 9.7 |
Headache | 10.3 | 9.3 |
LANTUS, % (n=174) | NPH, % (n=175) |
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Infection* | 13.8 | 17.7 |
Upper respiratory tract infection | 13.8 | 16.0 |
Pharyngitis | 7.5 | 8.6 |
Rhinitis | 5.2 | 5.1 |
Severe Hypoglycemia
Hypoglycemia is the most commonly observed adverse reaction in patients using insulin, including LANTUS [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)]. Tables 5, and 6 and 7 summarize the incidence of severe hypoglycemia in the LANTUS individual clinical trials. Severe symptomatic hypoglycemia was defined as an event with symptoms consistent with hypoglycemia requiring the assistance of another person and associated with either a blood glucose below 50 mg/dL (≤56 mg/dL in the 5-year trial and ≤36 mg/dL in the ORIGIN trial) or prompt recovery after oral carbohydrate, intravenous glucose or glucagon administration.
Percentages of LANTUS-treated adult patients experiencing severe symptomatic hypoglycemia in the LANTUS clinical trials [see Clinical Studies (14)] were comparable to percentages of NPH-treated patients for all treatment regimens (see Tables 5 and 6). In the pediatric phase 3 clinical trial, children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes had a higher incidence of severe symptomatic hypoglycemia in the two treatment groups compared to the adult trials with type 1 diabetes.
Study A Type 1 Diabetes Adults 28 weeks In combination with regular insulin | Study B Type 1 Diabetes Adults 28 weeks In combination with regular insulin | Study C Type 1 Diabetes Adults 16 weeks In combination with insulin lispro | Study D Type 1 Diabetes Pediatrics 26 weeks In combination with regular insulin |
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LANTUS N=292 | NPH N=293 | LANTUS N=264 | NPH N=270 | LANTUS N=310 | NPH N=309 | LANTUS N=174 | NPH N=175 |
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Percent of patients | 10.6 | 15.0 | 8.7 | 10.4 | 6.5 | 5.2 | 23.0 | 28.6 |
Study E Type 2 Diabetes Adults 52 weeks In combination with oral agents | Study F Type 2 Diabetes Adults 28 weeks In combination with regular insulin | Study G Type 2 Diabetes Adults 5 years In combination with regular insulin |
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LANTUS N=289 | NPH N=281 | LANTUS N=259 | NPH N=259 | LANTUS N=513 | NPH N=504 |
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Percent of patients | 1.7 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 2.3 | 7.8 | 11.9 |
Table 7 displays the proportion of patients experiencing severe symptomatic hypoglycemia in the Lantus and Standard Care groups in the ORIGIN Trial [see Clinical Studies (14)].
ORIGIN Trial Median duration of follow-up: 6.2 years |
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LANTUS N=6231 | Standard Care N=6273 |
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Percent of patients | 5.6 | 1.8 |
Peripheral Edema
Some patients taking LANTUS have experienced sodium retention and edema, particularly if previously poor metabolic control is improved by intensified insulin therapy.
Lipodystrophy
Administration of insulin subcutaneously, including LANTUS, has resulted in lipoatrophy (depression in the skin) or lipohypertrophy (enlargement or thickening of tissue) in some patients [see Dosage and Administration (2.2)].
Insulin Initiation and Intensification of Glucose Control
Intensification or rapid improvement in glucose control has been associated with a transitory, reversible ophthalmologic refraction disorder, worsening of diabetic retinopathy, and acute painful peripheral neuropathy. However, long-term glycemic control decreases the risk of diabetic retinopathy and neuropathy.
Weight Gain
Weight gain has occurred with some insulin therapies including LANTUS and has been attributed to the anabolic effects of insulin and the decrease in glucosuria.
Allergic Reactions
Local allergy
As with any insulin therapy, patients taking LANTUS may experience injection site reactions, including redness, pain, itching, urticaria, edema, and inflammation. In clinical studies in adult patients, there was a higher incidence of treatment-emergent injection site pain in LANTUS-treated patients (2.7%) compared to NPH insulin-treated patients (0.7%). The reports of pain at the injection site did not result in discontinuation of therapy.
As with all therapeutic proteins, there is potential for immunogenicity. All insulin products can elicit the formation of insulin antibodies. The presence of such insulin antibodies may increase or decrease the efficacy of insulin and may require adjustment of the insulin dose. In phase 3 clinical trials of LANTUS, increases in titers of antibodies to insulin were observed in NPH insulin and LANTUS treatment groups with similar incidences.
The following adverse reactions have been identified during postapproval use of LANTUS. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure.
Medication errors have been reported in which other insulins, particularly rapid-acting insulins, have been accidentally administered instead of LANTUS [see Patient Counseling Information (17)]. To avoid medication errors between LANTUS and other insulins, patients should be instructed to always verify the insulin label before each injection.
Table 8 includes clinically significant drug interactions with LANTUS.
Drugs That May Increase the Risk of Hypoglycemia | |
Drugs: | Antidiabetic agents, ACE inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor blocking agents, disopyramide, fibrates, fluoxetine, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, pentoxifylline, pramlintide, propoxyphene, salicylates, somatostatin analogs (e.g., octreotide), and sulfonamide antibiotics. |
Intervention: | Dose reductions and increased frequency of glucose monitoring may be required when LANTUS is coadministered with these drugs. |
Drugs That May Decrease the Blood Glucose Lowering Effect of LANTUS | |
Drugs: | Atypical antipsychotics (e.g., olanzapine and clozapine), corticosteroids, danazol, diuretics, estrogens, glucagon, isoniazid, niacin, oral contraceptives, phenothiazines, progestogens (e.g., in oral contraceptives), protease inhibitors, somatropin, sympathomimetic agents (e.g., albuterol, epinephrine, terbutaline), and thyroid hormones |
Intervention: | Dose increases and increased frequency of glucose monitoring may be required when LANTUS is coadministered with these drugs. |
Drugs That May Increase or Decrease the Blood Glucose Lowering Effect of LANTUS | |
Drugs: | Alcohol, beta-blockers, clonidine, and lithium salts. Pentamidine may cause hypoglycemia, which may sometimes be followed by hyperglycemia. |
Intervention: | Dose adjustment and increased frequency of glucose monitoring may be required when LANTUS is coadministered with these drugs. |
Drugs That May Blunt Signs and Symptoms of Hypoglycemia | |
Drugs: | beta-blockers, clonidine, guanethidine, and reserpine |
Intervention: | Increased frequency of glucose monitoring may be required when LANTUS is coadministered with these drugs. |
There are no well-controlled clinical studies of the use of LANTUS in pregnant women. Because animal reproduction studies are not always predictive of human response, this drug should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus.
All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defects, loss, or other adverse outcome regardless of drug exposure. This background risk is increased in pregnancies complicated by hyperglycemia and may be decreased with good metabolic control. It is essential for patients with diabetes or history of gestational diabetes to maintain good metabolic control before conception and throughout pregnancy. In patients with diabetes or gestational diabetes, insulin requirements may decrease during the first trimester, generally increase during the second trimester, and rapidly decline after delivery. Careful monitoring of glucose control is essential in these patients. Therefore, female patients should be advised to tell their physicians if they intend to become, or if they become pregnant while taking LANTUS.
Subcutaneous reproduction and teratology studies have been performed with insulin glargine and regular human insulin in rats and Himalayan rabbits. Insulin glargine was given to female rats before mating, during mating, and throughout pregnancy at doses up to 0.36 mg/kg/day, which is approximately 7 times the recommended human subcutaneous starting dose of 10 Units/day (0.008 mg/kg/day), based on mg/m2. In rabbits, doses of 0.072 mg/kg/day, which is approximately 2 times the recommended human subcutaneous starting dose of 10 Units/day (0.008 mg/kg/day), based on mg/m2, were administered during organogenesis. The effects of insulin glargine did not generally differ from those observed with regular human insulin in rats or rabbits. However, in rabbits, five fetuses from two litters of the high-dose group exhibited dilation of the cerebral ventricles. Fertility and early embryonic development appeared normal.
Endogenous insulin is present in human milk; it is unknown whether insulin glargine is excreted in human milk. Because many drugs, including human insulin, are excreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when LANTUS is administered to a nursing woman. Use of LANTUS is compatible with breastfeeding, but women with diabetes who are lactating may require adjustments of their insulin doses.
The safety and effectiveness of LANTUS have been established in pediatric patients (age 6 to 15 years) with type 1 diabetes [see Clinical Studies (14.2)]. The safety and effectiveness of LANTUS in pediatric patients younger than 6 years of age with type 1 diabetes and pediatric patients with type 2 diabetes have not been established.
The dosage recommendation when changing to LANTUS in pediatric patients (age 6 to 15 years) with type 1 diabetes is the same as that described for adults [see Dosage and Administration (2.2, 2.4), Clinical Studies (14)]. As in adults, the dosage of LANTUS must be individualized in pediatric patients (age 6 to 15 years) with type 1 diabetes based on metabolic needs and frequent monitoring of blood glucose.
In the pediatric clinical trial, pediatric patients (age 6 to 15 years) with type 1 diabetes had a higher incidence of severe symptomatic hypoglycemia compared to the adults in trials with type 1 diabetes [see Adverse Reactions (6.1)].
Of the total number of subjects in controlled clinical studies of patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes who were treated with LANTUS, 15% were ≥65 years of age and 2% were ≥75 years of age. The only difference in safety or effectiveness in the subpopulation of patients ≥65 years of age compared to the entire study population was a higher incidence of cardiovascular events typically seen in an older population in the LANTUS and NPH treatment groups.
Nevertheless, caution should be exercised when LANTUS is administered to geriatric patients. In elderly patients with diabetes, the initial dosing, dose increments, and maintenance dosage should be conservative to avoid hypoglycemic reactions. Hypoglycemia may be difficult to recognize in the elderly.
The effect of hepatic impairment on the pharmacokinetics of LANTUS has not been studied. Frequent glucose monitoring and dose adjustment may be necessary for LANTUS in patients with hepatic impairment [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)].
The effect of renal impairment on the pharmacokinetics of LANTUS has not been studied. Some studies with human insulin have shown increased circulating levels of insulin in patients with renal failure. Frequent glucose monitoring and dose adjustment may be necessary for LANTUS in patients with renal impairment [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)].
Excess insulin administration may cause hypoglycemia and hypokalemia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3, 5.6)]. Mild episodes of hypoglycemia can usually be treated with oral carbohydrates. Adjustments in drug dosage, meal patterns, or exercise may be needed.
More severe episodes of hypoglycemia with coma, seizure, or neurologic impairment may be treated with intramuscular/subcutaneous glucagon or concentrated intravenous glucose. After apparent clinical recovery from hypoglycemia, continued observation and additional carbohydrate intake may be necessary to avoid recurrence of hypoglycemia. Hypokalemia must be corrected appropriately.
LANTUS (insulin glargine injection) is a sterile solution of insulin glargine for subcutaneous use. Insulin glargine is a recombinant human insulin analog that is a long-acting, parenteral blood-glucose-lowering agent [see Clinical Pharmacology (12)]. Insulin glargine has low aqueous solubility at neutral pH. At pH 4 insulin glargine is completely soluble. After injection into the subcutaneous tissue, the acidic solution is neutralized, leading to formation of microprecipitates from which small amounts of insulin glargine are slowly released, resulting in a relatively constant concentration/time profile over 24 hours with no pronounced peak. This profile allows once-daily dosing as a basal insulin. LANTUS is produced by recombinant DNA technology utilizing a non-pathogenic laboratory strain of Escherichia coli (K12) as the production organism. Insulin glargine differs from human insulin in that the amino acid asparagine at position A21 is replaced by glycine and two arginines are added to the C-terminus of the B-chain. Chemically, insulin glargine is 21A-Gly-30Ba-L-Arg-30Bb-L-Arg-human insulin and has the empirical formula C267H404N72O78S6 and a molecular weight of 6063. Insulin glargine has the following structural formula:
LANTUS consists of insulin glargine dissolved in a clear aqueous fluid. Each milliliter of LANTUS (insulin glargine injection) contains 100 Units (3.6378 mg) insulin glargine.
The 10 mL vial presentation contains the following inactive ingredients per mL: 30 mcg zinc, 2.7 mg m-cresol, 20 mg glycerol 85%, 20 mcg polysorbate 20, and water for injection.
The 3 mL prefilled pen presentation contains the following inactive ingredients per mL: 30 mcg zinc, 2.7 mg m-cresol, 20 mg glycerol 85%, and water for injection.
The pH is adjusted by addition of aqueous solutions of hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide. LANTUS has a pH of approximately 4.
The primary activity of insulin, including insulin glargine, is regulation of glucose metabolism. Insulin and its analogs lower blood glucose by stimulating peripheral glucose uptake, especially by skeletal muscle and fat, and by inhibiting hepatic glucose production. Insulin inhibits lipolysis and proteolysis, and enhances protein synthesis.
In clinical studies, the glucose-lowering effect on a molar basis (i.e., when given at the same doses) of intravenous insulin glargine is approximately the same as that for human insulin. Figure 1 shows results from a study in patients with type 1 diabetes conducted for a maximum of 24 hours after the injection. The median time between injection and the end of pharmacological effect was 14.5 hours (range: 9.5 to 19.3 hours) for NPH insulin, and 24 hours (range: 10.8 to >24.0 hours) (24 hours was the end of the observation period) for insulin glargine.
* Determined as amount of glucose infused to maintain constant plasma glucose levels. |
Figure 1: Activity Profile in Patients with Type 1 Diabetes |
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The duration of action after abdominal, deltoid, or thigh subcutaneous administration was similar. The time course of action of insulins, including LANTUS, may vary between individuals and within the same individual.
Absorption and Bioavailability
After subcutaneous injection of LANTUS in healthy subjects and in patients with diabetes, the insulin serum concentrations indicated a slower, more prolonged absorption and a relatively constant concentration/time profile over 24 hours with no pronounced peak in comparison to NPH insulin.
Metabolism and Elimination
A metabolism study in humans indicates that insulin glargine is partly metabolized at the carboxyl terminus of the B chain in the subcutaneous depot to form two active metabolites with in vitro activity similar to that of human insulin, M1 (21A-Gly-insulin) and M2 (21A-Gly-des-30B-Thr-insulin). Unchanged drug and these degradation products are also present in the circulation.
Special Populations
Age, race, and gender
Effect of age, race, and gender on the pharmacokinetics of LANTUS has not been evaluated. However, in controlled clinical trials in adults (n=3890) and a controlled clinical trial in pediatric patients (n=349), subgroup analyses based on age, race, and gender did not show differences in safety and efficacy between LANTUS and NPH insulin [see Clinical Studies (14)].
In mice and rats, standard two-year carcinogenicity studies with insulin glargine were performed at doses up to 0.455 mg/kg, which was for the rat approximately 10 times and for the mouse approximately 5 times the recommended human subcutaneous starting dose of 10 Units/day (0.008 mg/kg/day), based on mg/m2. The findings in female mice were not conclusive due to excessive mortality in all dose groups during the study. Histiocytomas were found at injection sites in male rats (statistically significant) and male mice (not statistically significant) in acid vehicle containing groups. These tumors were not found in female animals, in saline control, or insulin comparator groups using a different vehicle. The relevance of these findings to humans is unknown.
Insulin glargine was not mutagenic in tests for detection of gene mutations in bacteria and mammalian cells (Ames- and HGPRT-test) and in tests for detection of chromosomal aberrations (cytogenetics in vitro in V79 cells and in vivo in Chinese hamsters).
In a combined fertility and prenatal and postnatal study in male and female rats at subcutaneous doses up to 0.36 mg/kg/day, which was approximately 7 times the recommended human subcutaneous starting dose of 10 Units/day (0.008 mg/kg/day), based on mg/m2, maternal toxicity due to dose-dependent hypoglycemia, including some deaths, was observed. Consequently, a reduction of the rearing rate occurred in the high-dose group only. Similar effects were observed with NPH insulin.
The safety and effectiveness of LANTUS given once-daily at bedtime was compared to that of once-daily and twice-daily NPH insulin in open-label, randomized, active-controlled, parallel studies of 2,327 adult patients and 349 pediatric patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus and 1,563 adult patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (see Tables 9–11). In general, the reduction in glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) with LANTUS was similar to that with NPH insulin.
In two clinical studies (Studies A and B), patients with type 1 diabetes (Study A; n=585, Study B n=534) were randomized to 28 weeks of basal-bolus treatment with LANTUS or NPH insulin. Regular human insulin was administered before each meal. LANTUS was administered at bedtime. NPH insulin was administered either as once daily at bedtime or in the morning and at bedtime when used twice daily.
In Study A, the average age was 39.2 years. The majority of patients were White (99%) and 55.7% were male. The mean BMI was approximately 24.9 kg/m2. The mean duration of diabetes was 15.5 years.
In Study B, the average age was 38.5 years. The majority of patients were White (95.3%) and 50.6% were male. The mean BMI was approximately 25.8 kg/m2. The mean duration of diabetes was 17.4 years.
In another clinical study (Study C), patients with type 1 diabetes (n=619) were randomized to 16 weeks of basal-bolus treatment with LANTUS or NPH insulin. Insulin lispro was used before each meal. LANTUS was administered once daily at bedtime and NPH insulin was administered once or twice daily. The average age was 39.2 years. The majority of patients were White (96.9%) and 50.6% were male. The mean BMI was approximately 25.6 kg/m2. The mean duration of diabetes was 18.5 years.
In these 3 studies, LANTUS and NPH insulin had similar effects on HbA1c (Table 9) with a similar overall rate of severe symptomatic hypoglycemia [see Adverse Reactions (6.1)].
Study A | Study B | Study C | ||||
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Treatment duration | 28 weeks | 28 weeks | 16 weeks | |||
Treatment in combination with | Regular insulin | Regular insulin | Insulin lispro | |||
LANTUS | NPH | LANTUS | NPH | LANTUS | NPH | |
Number of subjects treated | 292 | 293 | 264 | 270 | 310 | 309 |
HbA1c | ||||||
Baseline HbA1c | 8.0 | 8.0 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.6 | 7.7 |
Adjusted mean change at trial end | +0.2 | +0.1 | -0.2 | -0.2 | -0.1 | -0.1 |
Treatment Difference (95% CI) | +0.1 (0.0; +0.2) | +0.1 (-0.1; +0.2) | 0.0 (-0.1; +0.1) | |||
Basal insulin dose | ||||||
Baseline mean | 21 | 23 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 |
Mean change from baseline | -2 | 0 | -4 | +2 | -5 | +1 |
Total insulin dose | ||||||
Baseline mean | 48 | 52 | 50 | 51 | 50 | 50 |
Mean change from baseline | -1 | 0 | 0 | +4 | -3 | 0 |
Fasting blood glucose (mg/dL) | ||||||
Baseline mean | 167 | 166 | 166 | 175 | 175 | 173 |
Adj. mean change from baseline | -21 | -16 | -20 | -17 | -29 | -12 |
Body weight (kg) | ||||||
Baseline mean | 73.2 | 74.8 | 75.5 | 75.0 | 74.8 | 75.6 |
Mean change from baseline | 0.1 | -0.0 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 0.5 |
Type 1 Diabetes – Pediatric (see Table 10)
In a randomized, controlled clinical study (Study D), pediatric patients (age range 6 to 15 years) with type 1 diabetes (n=349) were treated for 28 weeks with a basal-bolus insulin regimen where regular human insulin was used before each meal. LANTUS was administered once daily at bedtime and NPH insulin was administered once or twice daily. The average age was 11.7 years. The majority of patients were White (96.8%) and 51.9% were male. The mean BMI was approximately 18.9 kg/m2. The mean duration of diabetes was 4.8 years. Similar effects on HbA1c (Table 10) were observed in both treatment groups [see Adverse Reactions (6.1)].
Study D | ||
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Treatment duration | 28 weeks | |
Treatment in combination with | Regular insulin | |
LANTUS + Regular Insulin | NPH + Regular Insulin | |
Number of subjects treated | 174 | 175 |
HbA1c | ||
Baseline mean | 8.5 | 8.8 |
Change from baseline (adjusted mean) | +0.3 | +0.3 |
Difference from NPH (adjusted mean) | 0.0 | |
(95% CI ) | (-0.2; +0.3) | |
Basal insulin dose | ||
Baseline mean | 19 | 19 |
Mean change from baseline | -1 | +2 |
Total insulin dose | ||
Baseline mean | 43 | 43 |
Mean change from baseline | +2 | +3 |
Fasting blood glucose (mg/dL) | ||
Baseline mean | 194 | 191 |
Mean change from baseline | -23 | -12 |
Body weight (kg) | ||
Baseline mean | 45.5 | 44.6 |
Mean change from baseline | 2.2 | 2.5 |
In a randomized, controlled clinical study (Study E) (n=570), LANTUS was evaluated for 52 weeks in combination with oral antidiabetic medications (a sulfonylurea, metformin, acarbose, or combinations of these drugs). The average age was 59.5 years. The majority of patients were White (92.8%) and 53.7% were male. The mean BMI was approximately 29.1 kg/m2. The mean duration of diabetes was 10.3 years. LANTUS administered once daily at bedtime was as effective as NPH insulin administered once daily at bedtime in reducing HbA1c and fasting glucose (Table 11). The rate of severe symptomatic hypoglycemia was similar in LANTUS and NPH insulin treated patients [see Adverse Reactions (6.1)].
In a randomized, controlled clinical study (Study F), in patients with type 2 diabetes not using oral antidiabetic medications (n=518), a basal-bolus regimen of LANTUS once daily at bedtime or NPH insulin administered once or twice daily was evaluated for 28 weeks. Regular human insulin was used before meals, as needed. The average age was 59.3 years. The majority of patients were White (80.7%) and 60% were male. The mean BMI was approximately 30.5 kg/m2. The mean duration of diabetes was 13.7 years. LANTUS had similar effectiveness as either once- or twice-daily NPH insulin in reducing HbA1c and fasting glucose (Table 11) with a similar incidence of hypoglycemia [see Adverse Reactions (6.1)].
In a randomized, controlled clinical study (Study G), patients with type 2 diabetes were randomized to 5 years of treatment with once-daily LANTUS or twice-daily NPH insulin. For patients not previously treated with insulin, the starting dose of LANTUS or NPH insulin was 10 units daily. Patients who were already treated with NPH insulin either continued on the same total daily NPH insulin dose or started LANTUS at a dose that was 80% of the total previous NPH insulin dose. The primary endpoint for this study was a comparison of the progression of diabetic retinopathy by 3 or more steps on the Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study (ETDRS) scale. HbA1c change from baseline was a secondary endpoint. Similar glycemic control in the 2 treatment groups was desired in order to not confound the interpretation of the retinal data. Patients or study personnel used an algorithm to adjust the LANTUS and NPH insulin doses to a target fasting plasma glucose ≤100 mg/dL. After the LANTUS or NPH insulin dose was adjusted, other antidiabetic agents, including pre-meal insulin were to be adjusted or added. The average age was 55.1 years. The majority of patients were White (85.3%) and 53.9% were male. The mean BMI was approximately 34.3 kg/m2. The mean duration of diabetes was 10.8 years. The LANTUS group had a smaller mean reduction from baseline in HbA1c compared to the NPH insulin group, which may be explained by the lower daily basal insulin doses in the LANTUS group (Table 11). The incidences of severe symptomatic hypoglycemia were similar between groups [see Adverse Reactions (6.1)].
Study E | Study F | Study G | ||||
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Treatment duration | 52 weeks | 28 weeks | 5 years | |||
Treatment in combination with | Oral agents | Regular insulin | Regular insulin | |||
LANTUS | NPH | LANTUS | NPH | LANTUS | NPH | |
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Number of subjects treated | 289 | 281 | 259 | 259 | 513 | 504 |
HbA1c | ||||||
Baseline mean | 9.0 | 8.9 | 8.6 | 8.5 | 8.4 | 8.3 |
Adjusted mean change from baseline | -0.5 | -0.4 | -0.4 | -0.6 | -0.6 | -0.8 |
LANTUS – NPH | -0.1 | +0.2 | +0.2 | |||
95% CI for Treatment difference | (-0.3; +0.1) | (0.0; +0.4) | (+0.1, +0.4) | |||
Basal insulin dose* | ||||||
Baseline mean | 14 | 15 | 44.1 | 45.5 | 39 | 44 |
Mean change from baseline | +12 | +9 | -1 | +7 | +23 | +30 |
Total insulin dose* | ||||||
Baseline mean | 14 | 15 | 64 | 67 | 48 | 53 |
Mean change from baseline | +12 | +9 | +10 | +13 | +41 | +40 |
Fasting blood glucose (mg/dL) | ||||||
Baseline mean | 179 | 180 | 164 | 166 | 190 | 180 |
Adj. mean change from baseline | -49 | -46 | -24 | -22 | -45 | -44 |
Body weight (kg) | ||||||
Baseline mean | 83.5 | 82.1 | 89.6 | 90.7 | 100 | 99 |
Adj. mean change from baseline | 2.0 | 1.9 | 0.4 | 1.4 | 3.7 | 4.8 |
LANTUS Timing of Daily Dosing (see Table 12)
The safety and efficacy of LANTUS administered pre-breakfast, pre-dinner, or at bedtime were evaluated in a randomized, controlled clinical study in patients with type 1 diabetes (study H, n=378). Patients were also treated with insulin lispro at mealtime. The average age was 40.9 years. All patients were White (100%) and 53.7% were male. The mean BMI was approximately 25.3 kg/m2. The mean duration of diabetes was 17.3 years. LANTUS administered at different times of the day resulted in similar reductions in HbA1c compared to that with bedtime administration (see Table 12). In these patients, data are available from 8-point home glucose monitoring. The maximum mean blood glucose was observed just prior to injection of LANTUS regardless of time of administration.
In this study, 5% of patients in the LANTUS-breakfast arm discontinued treatment because of lack of efficacy. No patients in the other two arms discontinued for this reason. The safety and efficacy of LANTUS administered pre-breakfast or at bedtime were also evaluated in a randomized, active-controlled clinical study (Study I, n=697) in patients with type 2 diabetes not adequately controlled on oral antidiabetic therapy. All patients in this study also received glimepiride 3 mg daily. The average age was 60.8 years. The majority of patients were White (96.6%) and 53.7% were male. The mean BMI was approximately 28.7 kg/m2. The mean duration of diabetes was 10.1 years. LANTUS given before breakfast was at least as effective in lowering HbA1c as LANTUS given at bedtime or NPH insulin given at bedtime (see Table 12).
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Treatment duration | 24 weeks | 24 weeks | ||||
Treatment in combination with | Insulin lispro | Glimepiride | ||||
LANTUS Breakfast | LANTUS Dinner | LANTUS Bedtime | LANTUS Breakfast | LANTUS Bedtime | NPH Bedtime |
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Number of subjects treated* | 112 | 124 | 128 | 234 | 226 | 227 |
HbA1c | ||||||
Baseline mean | 7.6 | 7.5 | 7.6 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.1 |
Mean change from baseline | -0.2 | -0.1 | 0.0 | -1.3 | -1.0 | -0.8 |
Basal insulin dose (U) | ||||||
Baseline mean | 22 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 19 |
Mean change from baseline | 5 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 18 | 18 |
Total insulin dose (U) | NA† | NA | NA | |||
Baseline mean | 52 | 52 | 49 | |||
Mean change from baseline | 2 | 3 | 2 | |||
Body weight (kg) | ||||||
Baseline mean | 77.1 | 77.8 | 74.5 | 80.7 | 82 | 81 |
Mean change from baseline | 0.7 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 3.9 | 3.7 | 2.9 |
Five-Year Trial Evaluating the Progression of Retinopathy
Retinopathy was evaluated in the LANTUS clinical studies by analysis of reported retinal adverse events and fundus photography. The numbers of retinal adverse events reported for LANTUS and NPH insulin treatment groups were similar for patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
LANTUS was compared to NPH insulin in a 5-year randomized clinical trial that evaluated the progression of retinopathy as assessed with fundus photography using a grading protocol derived from the Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Scale (ETDRS). Patients had type 2 diabetes (mean age 55 yrs) with no (86%) or mild (14%) retinopathy at baseline. Mean baseline HbA1c was 8.4%. The primary outcome was progression by 3 or more steps on the ETDRS scale at study endpoint. Patients with prespecified postbaseline eye procedures (pan-retinal photocoagulation for proliferative or severe nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy, local photocoagulation for new vessels, and vitrectomy for diabetic retinopathy) were also considered as 3-step progressors regardless of actual change in ETDRS score from baseline. Retinopathy graders were blinded to treatment group assignment. The results for the primary endpoint are shown in Table 13 for both the per-protocol and Intent-to-Treat populations, and indicate similarity of LANTUS to NPH in the progression of diabetic retinopathy as assessed by this outcome.
LANTUS (%) | NPH (%) | Difference*,† (SE) | 95% CI for difference | |
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Per-protocol | 53/374 (14.2%) | 57/363 (15.7%) | -2.0% (2.6%) | -7.0% to +3.1% |
Intent-to-Treat | 63/502 (12.5%) | 71/487 (14.6%) | -2.1% (2.1%) | -6.3% to +2.1% |
The Origin Study
The Outcome Reduction with Initial Glargine Intervention trial (i.e., ORIGIN) was an open-label, randomized, 2-by-2, factorial design study. One intervention in ORIGIN compared the effect of LANTUS to standard care on major adverse cardiovascular outcomes in 12,537 participants ≥50 years of age with abnormal glucose levels (i.e., impaired fasting glucose [IFG] and/or impaired glucose tolerance [IGT]) or early type 2 diabetes mellitus and established cardiovascular (i.e., CV) disease or CV risk factors at baseline.
The objective of the trial was to demonstrate that LANTUS use could significantly lower the risk of major cardiovascular outcomes compared to standard care. Two coprimary composite cardiovascular endpoints were used in ORIGIN. The first coprimary endpoint was the time to first occurrence of a major adverse cardiovascular event defined as the composite of CV death, nonfatal myocardial infarction and nonfatal stroke. The second coprimary endpoint was the time to the first occurrence of CV death or nonfatal myocardial infarction or nonfatal stroke or revascularization procedure or hospitalization for heart failure.
Participants were randomized to either LANTUS (N=6264) titrated to a goal fasting plasma glucose of ≤95 mg/dL or to standard care (N=6273). Anthropometric and disease characteristics were balanced at baseline. The mean age was 64 years and 8% of participants were 75 years of age or older. The majority of participants were male (65%). Fifty nine percent were Caucasian, 25% were Latin, 10% were Asian and 3% were Black. The median baseline BMI was 29 kg/m2. Approximately 12% of participants had abnormal glucose levels (IGT and/or IFG) at baseline and 88% had type 2 diabetes. For patients with type 2 diabetes, 59% were treated with a single oral antidiabetic drug, 23% had known diabetes but were on no antidiabetic drug and 6% were newly diagnosed during the screening procedure. The mean HbA1c (SD) at baseline was 6.5% (1.0). Fifty-nine percent of participants had had a prior cardiovascular event and 39% had documented coronary artery disease or other cardiovascular risk factors.
Vital status was available for 99.9% and 99.8% of participants randomized to LANTUS and standard care respectively at end of trial. The median duration of follow-up was 6.2 years (range: 8 days to 7.9 years). The mean HbA1c (SD) at the end of the trial was 6.5% (1.1) and 6.8% (1.2) in the LANTUS and standard care group respectively. The median dose of LANTUS at end of trial was 0.45 U/kg. Eighty-one percent of patients randomized to LANTUS were using LANTUS at end of the study. The mean change in body weight from baseline to the last treatment visit was 2.2 kg greater in the LANTUS group than in the standard care group.
Overall, the incidence of major adverse cardiovascular outcomes was similar between groups (see Table 14). All-cause mortality was also similar between groups.
LANTUS N=6264 | Standard Care N=6273 | LANTUS vs Standard Care | |
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CV death, nonfatal myocardial infarction, or nonfatal stroke | 1041 (2.9) | 1013 (2.9) | 1.02 (0.94, 1.11) |
CV death, nonfatal myocardial infarction, nonfatal stroke, hospitalization for heart failure or revascularization procedure | 1792 (5.5) | 1727 (5.3) | 1.04 (0.97, 1.11) |
Components of coprimary endpoints | |||
CV death | 580 | 576 | 1.00 (0.89, 1.13) |
Myocardial Infarction (fatal or non-fatal) | 336 | 326 | 1.03 (0.88, 1.19) |
Stroke (fatal or non-fatal) | 331 | 319 | 1.03 (0.89, 1.21) |
Revascularizations | 908 | 860 | 1.06 (0.96, 1.16) |
Hospitalization for heart failure | 310 | 343 | 0.90 (0.77, 1.05) |
In the ORIGIN trial, the overall incidence of cancer (all types combined) or death from cancer (Table 15) was similar between treatment groups.
LANTUS N=6264 | Standard Care N=6273 | LANTUS vs Standard Care | |
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Cancer endpoints | |||
Any cancer event (new or recurrent) | 559 (1.56) | 561 (1.56) | 0.99 (0.88, 1.11) |
New cancer events | 524 (1.46) | 535 (1.49) | 0.96 (0.85, 1.09) |
Death due to Cancer | 189 (0.51) | 201 (0.54) | 0.94 (0.77, 1.15) |
Advise the patient to read the FDA-approved patient labeling (Patient Information and Instructions for Use).
Never Share a LANTUS SoloStar Prefilled Pen or Syringe between Patients
Advise patients that they must never share a LANTUS SoloStar prefilled pen with another person, even if the needle is changed. Advise patients using LANTUS vials not to re-use or share needles or syringes with another person. Sharing carries a risk for transmission of blood-borne pathogens [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)].
Hyperglycemia or Hypoglycemia
[See Warnings and Precautions (5.2, 5.3).]
Inform patients that hypoglycemia is the most common adverse reaction with insulin. Inform patients of the symptoms of hypoglycemia. Inform patients that the ability to concentrate and react may be impaired as a result of hypoglycemia. This may present a risk in situations where these abilities are especially important, such as driving or operating other machinery. Advise patients who have frequent hypoglycemia or reduced or absent warning signs of hypoglycemia to use caution when driving or operating machinery.
Advise patients that changes in insulin regimen can predispose to hyperglycemia or hypoglycemia.
Advise patients that changes in insulin regimen should be made under close medical supervision.
Medications Errors
[See Warnings and Precautions (5.4).]
Instruct patients to always check the insulin label before each injection.
Administration
[See Dosage and Administration (2).]
Advise patients that LANTUS must NOT be diluted or mixed with any other insulin or solution and that LANTUS must only be used if the solution is clear and colorless with no particles visible.
Management of Hypoglycemia and Handling of Special Situations
Instruct patients on self-management procedures including glucose monitoring, proper injection technique, and management of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia.
Instruct patients on handling of special situations such as intercurrent conditions (illness, stress, or emotional disturbances), an inadequate or skipped insulin dose, inadvertent administration of an increased insulin dose, inadequate food intake, and skipped meals.
Pregnancy
Advise patients to inform their health care professional if they are pregnant or are contemplating pregnancy.
Refer patients to the LANTUS "Patient Information" for additional information about the potential side effects of insulin therapy, including lipodystrophy (and the need to rotate injection sites within the same body region), weight gain, allergic reactions, and hypoglycemia.
Patient Information LANTUS® (LAN-tus) (insulin glargine injection) for subcutaneous use, 100 Units/mL (U-100) |
Do not share your syringes with other people, even if the needle has been changed. You may give other people a serious infection, or get a serious infection from them. What is LANTUS? LANTUS is a long-acting man-made-insulin used to control high blood sugar in adults with diabetes mellitus.
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Who should not use LANTUS? Do not use LANTUS if you:
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What should I tell my healthcare provider before using LANTUS? Before using LANTUS, tell your healthcare provider about all your medical conditions including if you:
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Before you start using LANTUS, talk to your healthcare provider about low blood sugar and how to manage it. |
How should I use LANTUS?
Keep LANTUS and all medicines out of the reach of children. |
Your dose of LANTUS may need to change because of:
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What should I avoid while using LANTUS? While using LANTUS do not:
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What are the possible side effects of LANTUS and other insulins? LANTUS may cause serious side effects that can lead to death, including:
Get emergency medical help if you have:
The most common side effects of LANTUS include:
These are not all the possible side effects of LANTUS. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. |
General information about the safe and effective use of LANTUS. Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Patient Information leaflet. Do not use LANTUS for a condition for which it was not prescribed. It may harm them. This Patient Information leaflet summarizes the most important information about LANTUS. If you would like more information, talk with your healthcare provider. You can ask your pharmacist or healthcare provider for information about LANTUS that is written for healthcare professionals. For more information, go to www.lantus.com or call 1-800-633-1610. |
What are the ingredients in LANTUS?
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Manufactured By: sanofi-aventis U.S. LLC, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 |
This Patient Information has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Approved: July/2015
Instructions for Use
LANTUS® (LAN-tus)
(insulin glargine injection) for subcutaneous use
10 mL Vial (100 Units/mL, U-100)
Read the Instructions for Use before you start taking LANTUS and each time you get a new LANTUS vial. There may be new information. This information does not take the place of talking to your healthcare provider about your medical condition or your treatment.
Do not share your LANTUS syringes with other people even if the needle has been changed. You may give other people a serious infection, or get a serious infection from them.
Supplies needed to give your injection:
Preparing your LANTUS dose:
Step 1:
If you are using a new vial, remove the protective cap. Do not remove the stopper.
Step 2:
Wipe the top of the vial with an alcohol swab. You do not have to shake the vial of LANTUS before use.
Step 3:
Draw air into the syringe equal to your insulin dose. Put the needle through the rubber top of the vial and push the plunger to inject the air into the vial.
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Step 4:
Leave the syringe in the vial and turn both upside down. Hold the syringe and vial firmly in one hand. Make sure the tip of the needle is in the insulin. With your free hand, pull the plunger to withdraw the correct dose into the syringe.
Step 5:
Before you take the needle out of the vial, check the syringe for air bubbles. If bubbles are in the syringe, hold the syringe straight up and tap the side of the syringe until the bubbles float to the top. Push the bubbles out with the plunger and draw insulin back in until you have the correct dose.
Step 6:
Remove the needle from the vial. Do not let the needle touch anything. You are now ready to inject.
Giving your LANTUS injection:
Step 7:
Choosing your injection site: LANTUS is injected under the skin (subcutaneously) of your upper arm, thigh, or stomach area (abdomen). Wipe the skin with an alcohol swab to clean the injection site. Let the injection site dry before you inject your dose.
Step 8:
Step 9:
Disposing of used needles and syringes:
How should I store LANTUS?
This Instructions for Use have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Revised: July/2015
Patient Information LANTUS® (LAN-tus) (insulin glargine injection) for subcutaneous use, 100 Units/mL (U-100) |
Do not share your LANTUS SoloStar® pen with other people, even if the needle has been changed. You may give other people a serious infection, or get a serious infection from them. What is LANTUS? LANTUS is a long-acting man-made insulin used to control high blood sugar in adults with diabetes mellitus.
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Who should not use LANTUS? Do not use LANTUS if you:
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What should I tell my healthcare provider before using LANTUS? Before using LANTUS, tell your healthcare provider about all your medical conditions including if you:
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Before you start using LANTUS, talk to your healthcare provider about low blood sugar and how to manage it. |
How should I use LANTUS?
Keep LANTUS and all medicines out of the reach of children. |
Your dose of LANTUS may need to change because of:
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What should I avoid while using LANTUS? While using LANTUS do not:
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What are the possible side effects of LANTUS and other insulins? LANTUS may cause serious side effects that can lead to death, including:
Get emergency medical help if you have:
The most common side effects of LANTUS include:
These are not all the possible side effects of LANTUS. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. |
General information about the safe and effective use of LANTUS. Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Patient Information leaflet. Do not use LANTUS for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give LANTUS to other people, even if they have the same symptoms that you have. It may harm them. This Patient Information leaflet summarizes the most important information about LANTUS. If you would like more information, talk with your healthcare provider. You can ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist for information about LANTUS that is written for healthcare professionals. For more information about LANTUS call 1-800-633-1610 or go to the website www.lantus.com. |
What are the ingredients in LANTUS?
Hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide may be added to adjust the pH. |
Manufactured by: sanofi-aventis U.S. LLC Bridgewater, NJ 08807 |
This Patient Information has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Approved: 11/2018
LANTUS® SOLOSTAR®
(insulin glargine injection)
Instruction Leaflet
Your healthcare professional has decided that SoloStar is right for you. Talk with your healthcare professional about proper injection technique before using SoloStar.
Read these instructions carefully before using your SoloStar. If you are not able to follow all the instructions completely on your own, use SoloStar only if you have help from a person who is able to follow the instructions.
Do not share your LANTUS SoloStar pen with other people, even if the needle has been changed. You may give other people a serious infection, or get a serious infection from them.
People who are blind or have vision problems should not use LANTUS SoloStar prefilled pen without help from a person trained to use LANTUS SoloStar prefilled pen.
Follow these instructions completely each time you use SoloStar to ensure that you get an accurate dose. If you do not follow these instructions you may get too much or too little insulin, which may affect your blood glucose.
SoloStar is a disposable pen for the injection of insulin. Each SoloStar contains in total 300 units of insulin. You can set doses from 1 to 80 units in steps of 1 unit. The pen plunger moves with each dose. The plunger will only move to the end of the cartridge when 300 units of insulin have been given.
Keep this leaflet for future reference.
If you have any questions about SoloStar or about diabetes, ask your healthcare professional, go to www.lantus.com or call sanofi-aventis at 1-800-633-1610.
Important information for use of SoloStar:
BD Ultra-Fine® needles1 are compatible with SoloStar. These are sold separately and are manufactured by BD. Contact your healthcare professional for further information.
Step 1. Check the insulin
Step 2. Attach the needle
Do not re-use needles. Always use a new sterile needle for each injection. This helps prevent contamination and potential needle blocks.
Step 3. Perform a Safety test
Always perform the safety test before each injection.
Performing the safety test ensures that you get an accurate dose by:
You may have to perform the safety test several times before insulin is seen.
Step 4. Select the dose
You can set the dose in steps of 1 unit, from a minimum of 1 unit to a maximum of 80 units. If you need a dose greater than 80 units, you should give it as two or more injections.
Step 5. Inject the dose
Step 6. Remove and discard the needle
Always remove the needle after each injection and store SoloStar without a needle attached. This helps prevent:
Storage Instructions
Please check the leaflet for the insulin for complete instructions on how to store SoloStar.
If your SoloStar is in cool storage, take it out 1 to 2 hours before you inject to allow it to warm up. Cold insulin is more painful to inject.
Keep SoloStar out of the reach and sight of children.
Keep your SoloStar in cool storage (36°F–46°F [2°C–8°C]) until first use. Do not allow it to freeze. Do not put it next to the freezer compartment of your refrigerator or next to a freezer pack.
Once you take your SoloStar out of cool storage, for use or as a spare, you can use it for up to 28 days. During this time it can be safely kept at room temperature up to 86°F (30°C). Do not use it after this time.
SoloStar in use must not be stored in a refrigerator.
Do not use SoloStar after the expiration date printed on the label of the pen or on the carton.
Protect SoloStar from light.
Discard your used SoloStar as required by your local authorities.
Maintenance
Protect your SoloStar from dust and dirt.
You can clean the outside of your SoloStar by wiping it with a damp cloth.
Do not soak, wash, or lubricate the pen as this may damage it.
Your SoloStar is designed to work accurately and safely. It should be handled with care. Avoid situations where SoloStar might be damaged. If you are concerned that your SoloStar may be damaged, use a new one.
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Bridgewater, NJ 08807
A SANOFI COMPANY
Revised: 11/2018
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