LANTUS VIAL 100 U/ML

BEFORE USING THIS MEDICINE:
* Inform your Doctor or Pharmacist if you are allergic to any prescription or
non-prescription medicine; taking other medicines or have other medical
problems; pregnant planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding.
* Check with your Doctor Pharmacists or Nurse if information in this
leaflet causes you special concern or if you want additional information
about your medicine and its use.
* Inform your doctor if you have any of these conditions : KIDNEY DISEASE;
LIVER PROBLEMS; THYROID problem.
COMMON USE FOR THIS MEDICINE:
1- For the treatment of DIABETES MELLITUS
HOW TO USE THIS MEDICINE:
Use this medicine exactly as directed on the label unless instructed
differently by your doctor
* Patients must receive full and complete instructions about the nature of
DIABETES and learn to self-monitor blood glucose.
* A reduced-calorie DIET and increased physical activity are usually part of
the treatment regimen. Follow prescribed diet and exercise programs.
* Use same type and brand syringe to avoid dosage errors. Rotate site to
prevent lipodystrophy. If using pen-filled device follow instructions for
use.
* Determine the time number and amount of individual doses and distribution
of food among the meals of the day.
* Use this medicine for the full prescribed treatment period.
* The patient may self-administer the INJECTION. Follow doctors instructions
for administration and proper disposal of syringes and needles carefully.
* Insulin requirements may change in patients who become ill especially with
vomiting or fever. Consult your physician.
* Insulin stored at room temperature will be less painful to inject.Allow
refrigerator-stored insulin to come to room temperature prior to injecting
it.
* DO NOT CHANGE BRANDS without consulting the physician or pharmacist.
* Taking alcohol with this product may decrease blood-sugar.
* This medication should only be used if solution is clear and colorless with
no visible particles.
* This medication must not be mixed or diluted with any other insulin or
solution.
* Discard the medicine after 28 days of use.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU MISS A DOSE:
If you miss a dose omit missed dose completely; resume regular schedule. No
double doses.
HOW TO STORE THIS MEDICINE:
Refrigerate unopened bottles; do not freeze. Store open bottles in a cool
dark place. Discard unneeded medicine.
STOP TAKING THIS MEDICINE AND GET EMERGENCY HELP IMMEDIATELY IF ANY OF THE
FOLLOWING OCCURS (SEE SYMPTOMS BELOW):
Severe allergic reaction; Shortness of breath fast or irregular breathing
fever joint pain fast pulse lightheadedness or fainting swelling of face
hives & itching; Sweating; Skin rash; Shortness of breath; Irregular
heartbeat; Low blood pressure; Swelling usually of face or lips.
OTHER SIDE EFFECTS:
Injection site redness or swelling.
If symptoms are mild but do not go away or are bothersome check with your
doctor. IF ANY OF THE ABOVE SIDE EFFECTS IS SEVERE CALL YOUR DOCTOR
IMMEDIATELY.
PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS:
* STOP TAKING MEDICINE & GET EM