What is replacing lantus SoloStar?

Optisulin is another brand of Insulin Glargine made by Sanofi. It is manufactured by the same processes. It has the same active and inactive components as Lantus. You will be able to replace Lantus with Optisulin at the same dose.

Is SoloStar pen reusable?

Do NOT reuse needles. Super: Follow all steps in the instruction leaflet that comes with your pen. Otherwise, you may not get the correct amount of insulin injected which may affect your blood sugar levels.

What is the difference between Lantus and Lantus SoloStar?

Lantus and Basaglar both come as a liquid solution in a disposable, prefilled pen. The Lantus pen is called Lantus SoloStar. The Basaglar pen is called Basaglar KwikPen. The Lantus SoloStar and Basaglar KwikPen pens each contain 3 milliliters (mL) of solution with 100 units of insulin per mL.

Is there a generic for Lantus SoloStar pen?

There is no generic version of Lantus Solostar, a form of the prescription drug insulin glargine used to treat diabetes.

Is Lantus being discontinued in Canada?

The original brand of insulin glargine, Lantus® is being discontinued and from 31 July 2020 will no longer be available. Semglee® is a biosimilar insulin glargine made by a different manufacturer. Lantus®, Optisulin® and Semglee® products all contain 100 units/mL of insulin glargine.

What is the difference between Lantus SoloStar and optisulin SoloStar?

Optisulin SoloStar is the same formulation and its prefilled disposable injector pens use the same delivery method as Lantus SoloStar. No dose adjustments are required when transitioning from Lantus SoloStar insulin glargine to Optisulin SoloStar insulin glargine.

Are insulin pens refillable?

Once used, the entire pen unit is thrown away. A reusable pen: This contains a replaceable insulin cartridge. Once empty, a person discards the cartridge and installs a new one.

Is insulin pen reusable?

AllStar® is a reusable pen for the injection of insulin. AllStar® can only be used with Sanofi 3 mL (300 units) insulin cartridges (U-100) from Sanofi Group.

Is there a better insulin than Lantus?

The biggest difference is that Toujeo is highly concentrated, making injection volume much smaller than Lantus. In terms of side effects, one important factor to consider is that Toujeo may offer less risk for hypoglycemia, or low blood glucose, than Lantus, because it helps keep blood sugar levels more consistent.

How do you use a reusable insulin pen?

Unlike syringes, pens come preloaded with insulin—including premixed insulins. They are fairly simple to use: simply twist or snap on a new needle, dial a dose, inject the insulin, and throw away the used needle into a needle-safe, sharps container.

Why is lantus SoloStar so expensive?

After the new insulin with human DNA was created, the older and more affordable insulin was taken off the market in the US. Since then, the demand for diabetes medications has increased, and the cost of insulin has skyrocketed, leaving many paying an anywhere from $300-$900 per month for their life-saving injection.

Is Lantus still available?

The original brand of insulin glargine, Lantus® is being discontinued and from 31 July 2020 will no longer be available. Optisulin® is a second brand of insulin glargine made by the same manufacturer as Lantus®. Semglee® is a biosimilar insulin glargine made by a different manufacturer.

How does Toujeo compared to Lantus?

What are the key differences between Lantus vs Toujeo? Lantus is available in both a vial and the pen form, while Toujeo is only available in the SoloStar pen. Toujeo is three times the concentration as compared to Lantus. The changes in the concentration of Toujeo (as compared to Lantus) have prolonged its absorption, and it therefore lasts slightly longer in the body.

Can Lantus solostar cause weight gain?

The intensity of insulin therapy – the frequency of administration and total dosage – influences how much weight you might gain while using Lantus or any other form of insulin. In general, higher doses of insulin lead to greater weight gain. Lantus is an extended-release formulation designed for once-daily dosing.

Is dosing the same for Lantus and Levemir?

Your initial dose of either drug depends on the specifics of your diabetes. The solution for injection for Levemir and Lantus is 100 units/mL. Both are available in 10-mL vials. They’re also available in 3-mL injection devices.

Can I take Lantus solostar and drink alcohol?

While you are taking Lantus Solostar, a prescription insulin injection pen for people with diabetes, you should refrain from drinking alcohol. Alcohol can cause your blood sugar to drop to unsafe levels. Ask your doctor for advice before taking any other medications with Lantus Solostar: certain medicines can cause dangerous interactions.