{"product_id":"soliqua-insuline-glargine-lixisenatide","title":"SOLIQUA 100\/33 (Insuline Glargine\/Lixisenatide)","description":"\u003ch5\u003eWhat is this medication?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoliqua 100\/33\u003c\/strong\u003e contains a combination of insulin glargine and lixisenatide. Insulin is a hormone that works by lowering levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Insulin glargine is a long-acting insulin that starts to work several hours after injection and keeps working evenly for 24 hours. Lixisenatide is a diabetes medicine that helps your pancreas produce insulin more efficiently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoliqua 100\/33\u003c\/strong\u003e is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoliqua 100\/33\u003c\/strong\u003e is not for treating type 1 diabetes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow should I use this medication?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSoliqua \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100\/33\u003c\/strong\u003e exactly as it was prescribed for you. Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Do not use more than 60 units of \u003cstrong\u003eSoliqua 100\/33\u003c\/strong\u003e each day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSoliqua 100\/33\u003c\/strong\u003e is injected under the skin, usually within 1 hour before your first meal of the day. A healthcare provider will teach you how to properly use the medication by yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead and carefully follow any Instructions for Use provided with your medicine. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you don't understand all instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrepare an injection only when you are ready to give it. Do not use if the medicine looks cloudy, has changed colors, or has particles in it. Call your pharmacist for new medicine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not inject \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSoliqua 100\/33\u003c\/strong\u003e into skin that is damaged, tender, bruised, pitted, thickened, scaly, or has a scar or hard lump.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou may have low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) and feel very hungry, dizzy, irritable, confused, anxious, or shaky. To quickly treat hypoglycemia, eat or drink a fast-acting source of sugar (fruit juice, hard candy, crackers, raisins, or non-diet soda).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour doctor may prescribe a glucagon injection kit in case you have severe hypoglycemia. Be sure your family or close friends know how to give you this injection in an emergency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso watch for signs of high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) such as increased thirst or urination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlood sugar levels can be affected by stress, illness, surgery, exercise, alcohol use, or skipping meals. Ask your doctor before changing your dose or medication schedule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCall your doctor if you have ongoing vomiting or diarrhea, or if you are sweating more than usual. Becoming dehydrated while using \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSoliqua 100\/33\u003c\/strong\u003e can lead to kidney failure. Drink plenty of water each day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNever share a \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSoliqua 100\/33\u003c\/strong\u003e injection pen, cartridge, or syringe with another person, even if the needle has been changed. Sharing these devices can allow infections or disease to pass from one person to another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDosing information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eUsual Adult Dose for Diabetes Type 2:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsulin glargine 100 units\/lixisenatide 33 mcg per mL (100\/33); dosage is expressed in insulin glargine units\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscontinue basal insulin or glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist prior to initiation:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFor Patients Naive to Basal Insulin or GLP-1 Receptor Agonist; Currently on a GLP-1 Receptor Agonist; or Currently Receiving Less Than 30 units per day of Basal Insulin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInitial dose: 15 units subcutaneously once a day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFor Patients Receiving 30 to 60 units of Basal Insulin With or Without a GLP-1 Receptor Agonist:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInitial dose: 30 units subcutaneously once a day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTITRATE dose in increments of 2 to 4 units\/week based on metabolic needs, blood glucose monitoring results, and glycemic goal until desired fasting plasma glucose is achieved\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintenance dose: 15 to 60 units per day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum dose: Insulin glargine 60 units\/lixisenatide 20 mcg once a day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComments:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdminister subcutaneously once a day within the hour prior to the first meal of the day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis drug should be titrated until desired fasting plasma glucose is achieved.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdditional titration may be needed to minimize the risk of hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia (e.g., with changes in physical activity, diet or timing of food intake, during acute illness; or when used with other medications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse: As an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWhat if I miss a dose?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkip the missed dose and use your next dose at the regular time. Do not use two doses at one time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow should I store this medication?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStoring the unopened (not in use) \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSoliqua 100\/33\u003c\/strong\u003e injection pen: Refrigerate and protect from light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not freeze \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSoliqua 100\/33\u003c\/strong\u003e, and throw away the medicine if it has been frozen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStoring the opened (in use) injection pen: Store at room temperature with the pen cap attached (but not with a needle attached), and use within 28 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWhat should I avoid while using Soliqua?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid medication errors by always checking the medicine label before injecting a dose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid drinking alcohol. It can cause low blood sugar and may interfere with your diabetes treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWhat are the possible side effects of using this medication?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSoliqua 100\/33\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehives,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eitching,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esevere rash;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003erapid heartbeats;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etrouble swallowing;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edifficult breathing;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efeeling light-headed;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eswelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStop using \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSoliqua 100\/33\u003c\/strong\u003e and call your doctor at once if you have:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epancreatitis - severe pain in your upper stomach spreading to your back, nausea and vomiting;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elow blood sugar - headache, hunger, sweating, irritability, dizziness, fast heart rate, and feeling anxious or shaky;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eheart problems - swelling, rapid weight gain, feeling short of breath; or\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elow potassium - leg cramps, constipation, irregular heartbeats, fluttering in your chest, increased thirst or urination, numbness or tingling, muscle weakness or limp feeling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSoliqua 100\/33\u003c\/strong\u003e effects may include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elow blood sugar;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enausea, diarrhea;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eheadache; or\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecold symptoms such as stuffy nose, sneezing, sore throat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWhat other drugs will affect Soliqua?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTell 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLixisenatide can make it harder for your body to absorb other medicines you take by mouth. If you take any of the following medicines, take them at least 1 hour before your \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSoliqua 100\/33\u003c\/strong\u003e injection:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ean antibiotic;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eacetaminophen (Tylenol); or\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebirth control pills (take 1 hour before or 11 hours after your Soliqua 100\/33 injection).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany other medicines can affect your blood sugar, and some medicines can increase or decrease the effects of insulin glargine and lixisenatide. Some drugs can also cause you to have fewer symptoms of hypoglycemia, making it harder to tell when your blood sugar is low. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use now and any medicine you start or stop using. 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