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Admelog

(insulin lispro)

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(insulin glargine)

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Summary for Admelog

Prescription only

Admelog (insulin lispro) is a fast-acting insulin that's used at mealtimes. It helps control blood sugar levels from food in adults and children with Type 1 diabetes or Type 2 diabetes. Admelog (insulin lispro) is very similar to Humalog (insulin lispro). It's called a "follow-on" insulin (or "copy") to Humalog. Admelog (insulin lispro) is usually given under the skin as an injection or through an insulin pump. It comes in vials (Admelog) or prefilled pens (Admelog SoloStar). The most common side effect is low blood sugar (hypoglycemia).

Indications for Admelog

Pros and Cons for Admelog

Pros

  • Starts to lower blood sugar levels about 15 to 30 minutes after each injection
  • Available as a prefilled pen, which can be easier to use than the vial
  • Can be used with an appropriate continuous insulin infusion pump

Cons

  • Should be given with every meal, if using as mealtime insulin
  • Can put you at risk of low blood sugar if not used properly or if the dose is too high
  • Might cause weight gain

Common Side Effects for Admelog

  • Low blood sugar

Warnings for Admelog

  • Risk of infections from sharing injection supplies
  • Risk of too high or too low blood sugar with changes to your insulin regimen
  • Low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia)
  • Allergic reactions
  • Low potassium levels
  • Swelling and risk of heart failure when used with certain diabetes medications
  • Dangerously high blood sugar levels and ketoacidosis due to insulin pump problems

Summary for Lantus

Prescription only

Lantus (insulin glargine) is a type of long-acting insulin. It's used to help manage blood sugar levels in people with Type 1 diabetes or Type 2 diabetes. Lantus (insulin glargine) is injected under the skin once daily. Your dose will depend on a few things, such as the type of diabetes you have and your blood sugar levels. This medication comes in a vial (Lantus) as well as in a prefilled insulin pen (Lantus Solostar). Some side effects include upper respiratory tract infections. It can also cause redness and swelling at the injection site.

Indications for Lantus

Pros and Cons for Lantus

Pros

  • Helps keep your blood sugar controlled for about 24 hours
  • Injected once daily
  • Approved for both adults and children
  • Available as a vial and prefilled pen

Cons

  • Given as an injection under the skin
  • Has a risk of causing dangerously low blood sugar
  • Might cause weight gain
  • Can't be mixed with other insulins within the same syringe

Common Side Effects for Lantus

Type 1 diabetes

Type 2 diabetes

  • Upper respiratory tract infection (11%)
  • Other infection (10%)
  • Eye problem (6%)

Warnings for Lantus

  • Risk of infection from sharing pens and needles
  • Risk of changes to blood sugar levels with changes to your insulin routine
  • Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
  • Low potassium levels
  • Swelling and risk of heart failure when using with certain diabetes medications
  • Severe allergic reaction

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