Was bewirkt Lantus Insulin?
Lantus führte zu einer Senkung des HbA1c-Spiegels, die darauf hindeutete, dass die Blutzuckerspiegel ähnlich stark wie mit Humaninsulin gesenkt wurden. Lantus war bei der Behandlung von Diabetes bei Erwachsenen und Kindern ab zwei Jahren wirksam. Die Wirksamkeit von Lantus war unabhängig vom Zeitpunkt der Injektion.
Wie lange wirkt Lantus?
Ultratard®, Huminsulin Ultralong®, Lantus® Dieses Insulin beginnt 4 Stunden nach der Injektion zu wirken. Es wird etwa 8–10 Stunden nach der Injektion hochwirksam. Die Wirkung lässt 14–18 Stunden nach der Injektion nach. Das von der Bauchspeicheldrüse (Pankreas) freigesetzte Insulin wirkt sehr schnell.
Can Lantus increase blood sugar?
In type 2 diabetes mellitus, your body does not produce enough insulin, or the insulin produced is not used properly, causing a rise in blood sugar. Like other types of insulin, Lantus is used to normalize blood sugar levels.
How does Lantus work over 24 hours?
Lantus (insulin glargine) is a recombinant human insulin analog with a duration of action up to 24 hours.1 The microprecipitates that are formed in the subcutaneous tissue after injection slow the absorption of Lantus and provide a relatively constant level of insulin over 24 hours without a pronounced peak.1 This prolonged effect over 24 hours enables it to be administered once daily.
When to not give Lantus?
You should not use Lantus if you are allergic to insulin, or if you are having an episode of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). Lantus is not approved for use by anyone younger than 6 years old, and should not be used to treat type 2 diabetes in a child of any age.
How much does Lantus cost?
Lantus Prices. The cost for Lantus subcutaneous solution (100 units/mL) is around $305 for a supply of 10 milliliters, depending on the pharmacy you visit. Prices are for cash paying customers only and are not valid with insurance plans. Lantus is available as a brand name drug only, a generic version is not yet available.