Soliqua Solostar Pens 100u/33mcg/ml 5x3ml

What are Soliqua Solostar Pens?

Soliqua Solostar Pens are injectable diabetes medicines that contain insulin glargine and lixisenatide. The composition of insulin glargine and lixisenatide helps improve blood glucose control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Use Soliqua Solostar Pens with proper diet and regular exercise.

What is it used for?

Soliqua Solostar Pens are used for the subcutaneous injection of insulin glargine and lixisenatide for the management of blood sugar levels. Insulin glargine is a type of long-acting human insulin analog that starts working several hours after injection. Meanwhile, lixisenatide is an antidiabetic agent that assists the pancreas in producing more insulin effectively.

Soliqua side effects

Common side effects:

• Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Stuffy nose
• Sore throat

Severe side effects:

• Pancreatitis
• Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
• Shortness of breath
• Rapid weight gain
• Irregular heartbeats
• Muscle weakness

How to use this medication?

Use Soliqua Solostar Pens as prescribed by your healthcare professional. Follow all the instructions provided on the prescription label to ensure an efficient and smooth diabetes treatment.Inject Soliqua under the skin. Follow this method one hour before your first meal of the day. If it is your first time using a Solostar Pen, your healthcare professional will teach you how to use this device properly.Avoid sharing a Soliqua Solostar Pen with other diabetes patients. Sharing any of these pens can put you at risk for different infections and diseases.

Dosage

Administer Soliqua 100u/33mcg subcutaneously once per day within the hour before your first meal of the day. The recommended starting dosage is 15 units once daily.For the maintenance dose, administer 15 to 60 units per day. If a maximum dosage is required, inject insulin glargine 60 units/lixisenatide 20 mcg once per day.

Warnings and Precautions

Do not use Soliqua Solostar Pen if you are allergic to it. To ensure this medication is safe for you, tell your healthcare professional if you have a history of the following:

• Alcoholism
• Heart attack
• Liver disease
• Kidney disease
• Diabetic ketoacidosis
• Pancreatitis