Description

Besides Toujeo Doublestar/Solostar Prefilled Pen, insulin glargine is also available under other brand names: Basaglar Kwikpen, Lantus, Lantus Solostar Pen, and Semglee.

Uses of Toujeo SoloStar

Since this medicine is a long-acting insulin type, it will start its function several hours after administering the shot. It works evenly for about 24 hours. In treating type 1 diabetes, this medicine pairs with a short-acting insulin type.

Warning and Precautions

Before receiving a Toujeo SoloStar prescription, your healthcare professional will check on some factors like age, weight, and medical history. However, this medicine may not work if you have the following conditions.

• Low blood sugar
• Diabetic ketoacidosis
• Allergy to this medicine

Discuss your previous health conditions with your healthcare professional to ensure your safety with Toujeo SoloStar. If you have a history of kidney disease and heart problems, dosage adjustment may be necessary.

Toujeo Doublestar/Solostar Prefilled Dosage

The following refers to the dosage requirement involving Toujeo SoloStar pre-filled pen.

• Administer the shots once per day. It is also necessary to maintain a fixed schedule to administer the shot. Avoid administering the shot at the same site.
• For type 1 diabetes treatment, pair your Toujeo SoloStar pre-filled pen with short-acting insulin. This is to ensure treatment efficiency.

Note: One pre-filled pen contains 300 units of insulin glargine.

Side Effects

Common Side Effects

• Low blood sugar
• Rapid weight gain
• Swelling on some parts of the body
• Itchiness
• Skin redness
• Rashes
• Skin thickening
• Mild pain on the injection site
• Small bruises

Severe Side Effects

• Rapid weight gain
• Shortness of breath
• Difficulty speaking
• Leg cramps
• Irregular heartbeat
• Chest tightness
• Increased hunger and thirst
• Weakness
• Muscle cramps
• Numbness