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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. It helps control blood sugar levels in adults and children with Type 1 diabetes (T1D) or Type 2 diabetes (T2D). Admelog (insulin lispro) is very similar to Humalog (insulin lispro) and is known as a "follow-on" insulin to Humalog. This medication is given under the skin, either as an injection or as an infusion with an insulin pump. It's available in a vial (Admelog) or a pre-filled pen (Admelog SoloStar). The most common side effect is low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia).

Indications for Admelog

Pros and Cons for Admelog

Pros

  • Starts to work within 15 minutes to lower blood sugar levels
  • Available as a prefilled pen, which can be easier to use than the vial
  • Can be used in a continuous insulin pump
  • Dose can be easily adjusted

Cons

  • Must be given with every meal, if using as meal time insulin
  • Might be difficult for some people to administer correctly
  • Higher 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

  • Spread of infections from sharing injection supplies
  • Risk of high and low blood sugar levels
  • Dangerously low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia)
  • Allergic reaction
  • Low blood potassium levels
  • Swelling from fluid buildup and risk of heart failure
  • Dangerously high blood sugar levels or buildup of ketones (for people who use insulin pump)

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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