Glaritus 100 IU/ ml Cartridge 5x3 ml has a long and steady blood-sugar-lowering action. Long-acting insulin takes about 2 hours to start acting and is designed to work uniformly so that there is no peak activity as such. The duration of long-acting insulin is up to 24 hours. This insulin causes body tissues to absorb glucose from the blood and decreases glucose production by the liver. Glaritus 100 IU/ ml Cartridge 5x3 ml helps in improving the glycaemic control, which in turn reduces the risk of progression of complications of diabetes like damage to the retina (retinopathy), impairment of kidney (nephropathy), injury of nerve cells (neuropathy), delayed wound healing, diabetic foot ulcer and others. Besides this, Glaritus 100 IU/ ml Cartridge 5x3 ml can be safely prescribed to pregnant and lactating mothers.

FAQs

What is the best body site to inject Glaritus 100 IU/ ml Cartridge 5x3 ml?

Glaritus 100 IU/ ml Cartridge 5x3 ml should not be given into the veins or intravenously (IV) route. It should be only administered in the subcutaneous region below the skin. Abdomen regions (stomach) is the best site for the injecting Glaritus 100 IU/ ml Cartridge 5x3 ml. However, you can also inject Glaritus 100 IU/ ml Cartridge 5x3 ml in the upper arm, or thigh region.

Is Glaritus 100 IU/ ml Cartridge 5x3 ml safe to use in every diabetic patient?

Glaritus 100 IU/ ml Cartridge 5x3 ml can be given to treat both the condition of type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus. However, your doctor will decide whether Glaritus 100 IU/ ml Cartridge 5x3 ml can be given to you or not depending on your present condition. Glaritus 100 IU/ ml Cartridge 5x3 ml should be avoided in patients who are allergic to Glaritus 100 IU/ ml Cartridge 5x3 ml or other forms of insulin. It should be avoided in patients suffering from low potassium level (hypokalemia), moderate to severe kidney disease or liver disease. Inform the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

What does Glaritus 100 IU/ ml Cartridge 5x3 ml contains?

The active substance is insulin glargine. Each ml of the solution contains 100 units of insulin glargine (equivalent to 3.64 mg).

In how much time does Glaritus 100 IU/ ml Cartridge 5x3 ml shows its effect?

Glaritus 100 IU/ ml Cartridge 5x3 ml has a long and steady blood-sugar-lowering action. Long-acting insulin takes about 2 hours to start acting and is designed to act uniformly so that there is no peak activity as such. The duration of long-acting insulin is up to 24 hours.

How to store Glaritus 100 IU/ ml Cartridge 5x3 ml?

Glaritus 100 IU/ ml Cartridge 5x3 ml is a cold chain medicine which has to be stored 2-8 degree Celsius only else its efficiency of reducing blood glucose level declines. Do not keep inside the freezer.

Does Type-2 Diabetes occur in children?

Type-2 diabetes generally does not affect healthy children and teens, but it may affect children who are obese, which is also known as Childhood Obesity.

Can Glaritus 100 IU/ ml Cartridge 5x3 ml be taken with other anti-diabetic medications?

Glaritus 100 IU/ ml Cartridge 5x3 ml is generally safe to take for a long time. In fact, it works best if you take it for many months or even years.