Toujeo Max SoloStar
Generic name: Insulin Glargine
Drug class:
Insulin
Usage of Toujeo Max SoloStar
Toujeo Max SoloStar is a long-acting insulin that starts to work several hours after injection and keeps working evenly for 24 hours.
Toujeo Max SoloStar is used to improve blood sugar control in people with diabetes mellitus.
Toujeo is for use in adults with type 1 or type 2 diabetes.
Basaglar, Lantus, and Semglee are for use in adults with type 1 or 2 diabetes and in children at least 6 years old with type 1 diabetes (not type 2).
For type 1 diabetes, Toujeo Max SoloStar is used together with a short-acting insulin given before meals.
Toujeo Max SoloStar may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Toujeo Max SoloStar side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of insulin allergy: redness or swelling where an injection was given, itchy skin rash over the entire body, trouble breathing, fast heartbeats, feeling like you might pass out, or swelling in your tongue or throat.
Toujeo Max SoloStar may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have:
Common side effects of Toujeo Max SoloStar may include:
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Before taking Toujeo Max SoloStar
You should not use Toujeo Max SoloStar if you are allergic to insulin, or if you are having an episode of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) or diabetic ketoacidosis (call your doctor for treatment).
Toujeo Max SoloStar is not approved for use by anyone younger than 6 years old, and some brands are for use only in adults. Do not use this medicine to treat type 2 diabetes in a child of any age.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
Tell your doctor if you also take pioglitazone or rosiglitazone (sometimes contained in combinations with glimepiride or metformin). Taking certain oral diabetes medicines while you are using insulin may increase your risk of serious heart problems.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Follow your doctor's instructions about using this medicine if you are pregnant or you become pregnant. Controlling diabetes is very important during pregnancy.
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How to use Toujeo Max SoloStar
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Toujeo Max SoloStar is injected under the skin, usually once per day at the same time of day.
When treating type 1 diabetes, use your short-acting insulin before meals as directed by your doctor.
Toujeo Max SoloStar must not be given with an insulin pump, or mixed with other insulins. Do not inject this medicine into a vein or a muscle.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you don't understand how to use an injection.
Prepare an injection only when you are ready to give it. Call your pharmacist if the medicine looks cloudy, has changed colors, or has particles in it.
Your healthcare provider will show you where to inject Toujeo Max SoloStar. Do not inject into the same place two times in a row.
Avoid injecting into skin that is damaged, tender, bruised, pitted, thickened, scaly, or has a scar or hard lump.
Toujeo contains 300 units of insulin glargine per milliliter (mL), which is 3 times stronger than brands that contain 100 units per mL.
Your dose needs may change if you switch to a different brand, strength, or form of this medicine. Avoid medication errors by using only the medicine your doctor prescribes.
If you use an injection pen, use only the injection pen that comes with Toujeo Max SoloStar. Attach a new needle before each use. Do not transfer the insulin from the pen into a syringe.
Never share an injection pen, even if you changed the needle. Sharing these devices can pass infections from person to person.
Blood sugar can be affected by stress, illness, surgery, exercise, alcohol use, or skipping meals.
Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) can make you feel very hungry, dizzy, irritable, or shaky. To quickly treat hypoglycemia, eat or drink hard candy, crackers, raisins, fruit juice, or non-diet soda. Your doctor may prescribe glucagon injection in case of severe hypoglycemia.
Tell your doctor if you have frequent symptoms of high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) such as increased thirst or urination. Ask your doctor before changing your medication dosage.
Keep this medicine in its original container protected from heat and light. Do not freeze insulin or store it near the cooling element in a refrigerator. Throw away any insulin that has been frozen.
Storing unopened (not in use) Toujeo Max SoloStar:
Storing opened (in use) Toujeo Max SoloStar:
Do not store an injection pen with the needle attached. Do not reuse a needle or syringe. Place them in a puncture-proof "sharps" container and dispose of it following state or local laws. Keep out of the reach of children and pets.
Wear a medical alert tag or carry an ID card to let others know you have diabetes.
Warnings
Never share an injection pen, even if you changed the needle.
What other drugs will affect Toujeo Max SoloStar
Many drugs can affect your blood sugar and may also affect Toujeo Max SoloStar. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use. Not all possible interactions are listed here.
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