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BASALOG REFILL INITIATION contain insulin glargine which belongs to a group of medicine called long-acting insulins. It is a modified insulin, very similar to human insulin. It is used to treat diabetes mellitus in adults, adolescents and children aged 2 years and above. Diabetes mellitus is a disease where your body does not produce enough insulin to control the level of blood sugar. It has a long and steady blood-sugar-lowering action.
Do not stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor. If you stop taking this medicine, your blood sugar levels may rise very high which may put you at risk of serious complications. It is only a part of the treatment program that should also include a healthy diet, regular exercise and weight reduction as advised by your doctor. Do not use this medicine when you have low blood sugar levels. Before starting the treatment, inform your doctor if you have ever had kidney, liver, or heart problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking this medicine. This medicine can be used in adolescents and children aged 2 years and above.
It works like your body's natural insulin. Insulin facilitate reuptake of sugar in muscle and fat cells and also suppress the production of sugar in the liver.
BASALOG REFILL INITIATION injected under the skin. Your doctor will decide the dose and frequency depending on your condition.
Itching:
Take regular bath. Use creams, lotion, or gels. Avoid scratching. Reduce stress.
Swelling:
Apply an icepack or cold compress. Reduce your salt intake. Try to eat a balanced diet.
BASALOG REFILL INITIATION should be used with caution in pregnant women. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
BASALOG REFILL INITIATION should be used with caution in breast feeding women. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
Do not drive or operate any machine while taking this medicine since it may cause hypoglycaemia, hyperglycaemia, and eyesight problems.
Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with BASALOG REFILL INITIATION.
BASALOG REFILL INITIATION should be used with caution in patients suffering from active kidney diseases. Consult your doctor for advice.
BASALOG REFILL INITIATION should be used with caution in patients suffering from liver function impairment or active liver diseases. Consult your doctor for advice.
Do not take BASALOG REFILL INITIATION if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to insulin glargine or any other ingredients in this medicine.
BASALOG REFILL INITIATION should be used with caution in patients suffering from active heart diseases. Consult your doctor for advice.
Talk to your doctor, if you are taking,
Drug | : | Insulin glargine |
Pharmacological Category | : | Insulin, Long-acting |
Therapeutic Indication | : | Diabetes mellitus |
Dosage Forms | : | Injection |
Store in a refrigerator at 2-8°C and keep out of reach of children. Do not freeze.
What is the use of BASALOG REFILL INITIATION?
It is used to treat diabetes mellitus.
How BASALOG REFILL INITIATION works?
It works like your body's natural insulin. Insulin facilitate reuptake of sugar in muscle and fat cells and also suppress the production of sugar in the liver.
Can I take BASALOG REFILL INITIATION during pregnancy?
It should be used with caution in pregnant women. Consult your doctor before taking.
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