Insulin Glargine Injection: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates
Insulin Glargine Injection
| Generic name | Insulin glargine |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Insulin (long-acting) |
| Forms | Subcutaneous injection (vial), Subcutaneous injection (prefilled pen) |
Insulin glargine is a long-acting, man-made form of human insulin used to treat type 1 and type 2 diabetes in certain patients. It is injected once daily to provide a steady base level of insulin that keeps working for 24 hours or longer.
General information
Follow the prescriber and the leaflet that comes with this medicine.