Insulin Glargine (Lantus)

WHAT IS IT?

Insulin Glargine (Lantus) is a long acting human insulin analog.

General mechanism of action of insulin (source)
General mechanism of action of insulin (source)
WHAT IS THE TIMING OF THE MEDICATION

Onset: 2-4 hours

Peak: no peak

Duration: 20-24 hours

WHEN DO WE USE IT?

Type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes

WHEN DO WE AVOID USING IT?

Hypoglycemia

HOW IS IT ADMINISTERED?

Subcutaneous injection (NOT IV injection)

Source
WHAT ARE THE SIDE EFFECTS/TOXICITY?

Hypoglycemia

ANYTHING ELSE TO KEEP IN MIND?

Lantus doesn’t peak

FURTHER READING

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Page Updated: 05.26.2016