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    • LANTUS (Brand for INSULIN GLARGINE)

    • QTY 10
    • 100/ML
    • VIAL
    • Near  77381

INSULIN GLARGINE (IN su lin GLAR geen) treats diabetes. It works by increasing insulin levels in your body, which decreases your blood sugar (glucose). It belongs to a group of medications called long-acting insulins or basal insulins. Changes to diet and exercise are often combined with this medication.


LANTUS (Brand for INSULIN GLARGINE) Lifestyle Interactions

  • Metformin Hydrochloride 500mg/5mL, Oral solution

    Interaction: Alcohol
    Severity: Major
    Notes for Consumers: Do not drink alcohol while taking this medication. Drinking alcohol while taking this medication increases the risk for dangerously high lactic acid levels. Call emergency services right away if you experience muscle pain or cramps, stomach pain, trouble breathing, or general discomfort and fatigue.
    Notes for Professionals: Patients taking metformin should be advised to avoid alcohol use. Blood lactate concentrations and the lactate to pyruvate ratio are increased during excessive (acute or chronic) intake of alcohol with metformin.

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