Insulin Glargine, rDNA origin (Antidiabetic)

Question 1

What are the brand names of insulin glargine?

Answer 1

Basaglar, Lantus, TOujeo

Question 2

What are the common dosage forms of Lantus?

Answer 2

100 units/mL in 10 ML bottles and 3mL SoloStar pens.

Question 3

What are the common dosage forms of Toujeo?

Answer 3

300 units/mL in 1.5 mL SoloStar pens.

Question 4

What are the common dosage forms of Basaglar?

Answer 4

100 units/mL in 3mL Kwikpen delivery

Question 5

What is the FDA approved indication for insulin glargine?

Answer 5

Indicated for once daily subcutaneous administration at bedtime for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients with type one diabetes mellitus or adult patients with type two diabetes mellitus who require basal insulin for the control of hyperglycemia

Dosage must be individualized for each patient.

Question 6

Do you have your drug cards with you?

Answer 6

Re-Read the back of Insulin card.