BASAGLAR KwikPen User Manual

Instructions for Use
BASAGLAR
®
KwikPen
®
insulin glargine injection (100 units/mL, 3 mL pen)
Read the Instructions for Use before you start using BASAGLAR and each time you get another BASAGLAR
®
KwikPen
®
. There may be new information. This information does not take the place of talking to your
healthcare provider about your medical condition or your treatment.
Do not share your BASAGLAR KwikPen with other people, even if the needle has been changed. You
may give other people a serious infection or get a serious infection from them.
BASAGLAR KwikPen (“Pen”) is a disposable prefilled pen containing 300 units (3mL) of BASAGLAR. One pen
contains multiple doses of medicine.
• Your healthcare provider will tell you how many units to give as your dose and how to inject your
prescribed dose of medicine.
• You can give a dose of 1 to 80 units in a single injection.
• If your prescribed dose is more than 80 units, you will need to give yourself more than 1 injection.
• The plunger only moves a little with each injection, and you may not notice that it moves. When the plunger
reaches the end of the cartridge, you have used all 300 units in the Pen.
People who are blind or have vision problems should not use the Pen without help from a person trained to use
the Pen.
KwikPen Parts
Pen Cap Cartridge Holder Label Dose Indicator
Cap Clip Rubber Seal Plunger Pen Body Dose Dose
Window
Knob
Pen Needle Parts
(Needles Not Included)
Paper Tab
Dose Knob
with
green ring
Outer Needle
Shield
Inner Needle
Shield
Needle
• Pen color: Light grey
How
to
recognize
your
BASAGLAR
KwikPen:

BASAGLAR KwikPen Specifications

General

Type	Long-acting insulin
Concentration	100 units/mL
Delivery Method	Subcutaneous injection
Dosage Form	Solution
Volume	3 mL
Manufacturer	Eli Lilly and Company
Units per pen	300 units
Dose increment	1 unit
Brand Name	BASAGLAR KwikPen
Generic Name	Insulin glargine
Needle Compatibility	Compatible with standard pen needles
Storage	Refrigerate before first use; after first use, can be stored at room temperature for up to 28 days

Summary

Introduction to BASAGLAR KwikPen

KwikPen and Needle Parts Identification

Identifies and illustrates the key components of the BASAGLAR KwikPen and its associated needle parts.

Recognizing Your BASAGLAR KwikPen

Guidance on how to visually identify the BASAGLAR KwikPen by its color and label features.

Preparing for Injection

Supplies Needed for Injection

Lists the essential supplies required for administering a BASAGLAR KwikPen injection, including pen and needles.

Pen Preparation Steps

Step-by-step instructions for preparing the BASAGLAR KwikPen, including washing hands, checking the pen, and attaching a new needle.

Priming the Pen

Importance of Priming

Explains that priming removes air from the needle and cartridge to ensure correct insulin dosage.

Priming Procedure

Step-by-step guide on how to prime the BASAGLAR KwikPen by dialing units and checking for insulin at the needle tip.

Selecting and Administering Your Dose

Selecting Your Dose

Provides instructions on selecting the correct number of insulin units using the Dose Knob and Dose Indicator.

Giving Your Injection

Instructions on performing the injection, including site preparation, needle insertion, and holding for dose delivery.

Post-Injection Procedures

Removing the Needle

Instructions for safely removing the needle after injection and checking the dose window for full delivery.

After Injection Steps

Steps to follow after the injection, including replacing the outer needle shield and disposing of the used needle.

Safe Use and Maintenance

Disposing of Pens and Needles

Guidelines for safely disposing of used needles and the BASAGLAR KwikPen in accordance with safety regulations.

Storing Your BASAGLAR KwikPen

Instructions on how to store unused and in-use BASAGLAR KwikPens to maintain medication integrity.

General Safety and Troubleshooting

Important safety information, common issues, and troubleshooting tips for using the BASAGLAR KwikPen.