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Lantus (glargine
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Lantus (glargine)
Long Acting Insulin
Drug Description
Trade Name: Lantus
Generic Name: insulin glargine
Lantus Onset and Peak (Pharmacodynamics)
Classification
Onset: 1-2 hours for insulin to start working in the body
Peak: There is no peak for insulin glargine
Duration: Insulin lasts 24 hours in the body
Adverse Effects
Side Effects
Administering to much insulin can lead to hypoglycemia, which then leads to a rapid heart rate, palpitations, confusion, sweating and visual changes.
Administer food with sugar such as candy or orange juice if a patient becomes hypoglycemic.
Pharmacokinetics
Pharmacokinetics
Lantus works by controlling how sugar is used and stored in your body. Insulin binds to sugar receptors. It increases the amount of sugar ypur muscles use, helps to store sugar in fat and stops your liver from making sugar.
Action of Lantus
Action
Insulin glargine promotes the cellular uptake of glucose, and converts glucose into glycogen and promotes energy storage.
Therapeutic Effect
Therapeutic use is to control hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) in type 1 and type 2 diabetics
Therapeutic Use
Administration
Administration
Administer Insulin subcutaneously into either the deltoid or the abdomen.
Lantus is administered one time a day, which is at bedtime
Patient Teaching
- Follow instructions for proper administration techniques
- Recognize signs and symptoms of hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia, and be aware of self-treatment measures if these occur
- Consult with health care professionals if feeling ill
Patient Teaching
Recommended Dosage
The recommended dosage amount is 10 units once a day
Dosage Amount
Two Questions
Questions
1.) How many times a day and at what time do you administer Lantus?
2.) How long does it take for Lantus to start working in the body?
Answers
1.) One time a day and at betime
2.) It takes 1 to 2 hours to see a change in blood sugar
Answers
References
References
“Insulin Glargine (RDNA Origin) Injection: MedlinePlus Drug Information.” MedlinePlus - Health Information from the National Library of Medicine, https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a600027 .html. Accessed 4 Dec. 2022.
“Insulin Glargine, Recombinant (Subcutaneous Route) Before Using - Mayo Clinic.” Mayo Clinic - Mayo Clinic, 3 Nov. 2022, https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/insulin-glargine-recombinant-subcutaneous-route/before-using/drg-20067770.
“Lantus, Toujeo (Insulin Glargine) Dosing, Indications, Interactions, Adverse Effects, and More.” Medscape Drugs & Diseases - Comprehensive Peer-Reviewed Medical Condition, Surgery, and Clinical Procedure Articles with Symptoms, Diagnosis, Staging, Treatment, Drugs and Medications, Prognosis, Follow-up, and Pictures, http://reference.medscape.com, 17 Nov. 2022, https://reference.medscape.com/drug/lantus-toujeo-insulin-glargine-999003.
“Lantus U-100 Insulin Subcutaneous: Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, Pictures, Warnings & Dosing - WebMD.” WebMD - Better Information. Better Health., https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-20815/lantus-u-100-insulin-subcutaneous/details. Accessed 4 Dec. 2022.
University of Illinois. “Insulin Glargine: Side Effects, Dosage, Uses, and More.” Healthline, Healthline Media, 1 Nov. 2018, https://www.healthline.com/health/drugs/insulin-glargine-injectable-solution#about.