Basalog One Injection

Short Description

Basalog One 100IU/ml Injection is a long-acting type of insulin used to treat types 1 and 2 diabetes mellitus in both adults and children. It provides a steady level of insulin in the body for an entire day and helps control blood sugar levels.

Dosage Form

Injection

Introduction

Basalog One 100IU/ml Injection can be prescribed alone or along with fast-acting insulin or other diabetes medicines. Your doctor or nurse will teach you the correct way of injecting it under the skin. You should use this medicine regularly as per the dose advised to get the maximum benefit. If you stop taking it, 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.

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.

Side Effects

Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) Peripheral edema Lipodystrophy Allergic reactions Injection site reactions Iching Rashes Weight gain

Alcohol Warning

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Basalog One 100IU/ml Injection.

Breastfeeding Warning

Basalog One 100IU/ml Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Pregnancy Warning

Basalog One 100IU/ml Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Interacting Medicines

Benazepril Captopril Enalapril Fosinopril

Basalog One 100IU/ml Injection is a long-acting insulin that provides consistent all-day sugar control. It works like your body's natural insulin. Insulin facilitates reuptake of sugar in muscle and fat cells and also suppresses the production of sugar in the liver.

Inject Basalog One 100IU/ml Injection under the skin Inject at the same time every day Rotate injection sites to prevent hard lumps from developing Exercise regularly Eat a healthy diet and take your other diabetes medicines (if prescribed) alongside Regularly monitor blood sugar levels Carry high sugar food with you