Lantus SoloSTAR - Attaching the Pen Needle; Correct Needle Attachment

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STEP 3. PERFORM A SAFETY TEST
• Dial a test dose of 2 Units.
• Hold pen with the needle pointing up and lightly
tap the insulin reservoir so the air bubbles rise to
the top of the needle. This will help you get the most
accurate dose.
• Press the injection button all the way in and check
to see that insulin comes out of the needle. The dial
will automatically go back to zero after you perform
the test.
• If no insulin comes out, repeat the test 2 more times.
If there is still no insulin coming out, use a new
needle and do the safety test again.
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• Always perform the safety test before each injection.
• Never use the pen if no insulin comes out after using a second needle.
STEP 4. SELECT THE DOSE
• Make sure the window shows “0” and then select the
dose. Otherwise you will inject more insulin than you
need and that can affect your blood sugar level.
• Dial back up or down if you dialed the wrong amount.
• Check if you have enough insulin in the reservoir.
If you cannot dial the dose you want, it may be
because you don’t have enough insulin left.
• You cannot dial more than 80 Units because the pen
has a safety stop. If your dose is more than 80 Units,
you will need to redial the rest of your dose. If you
don’t have enough insulin for the rest of your dose,
you will need to use a new pen.
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• Never force the dose selector when dialing your dose.
• Never set the dose selector to half units or the pen may jam.
Important Safety Information (cont’d)
The most common side effect of insulin, including Lantus, is low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), which may
be serious and life threatening. It may cause harm to your heart or brain. Symptoms of serious low blood
sugar may include shaking, sweating, fast heartbeat, and blurred vision.
Lantus may cause serious side effects that can lead to death, such as severe allergic reactions. Get medical
help right away if you have:
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STEP 5. INJECT YOUR DOSE
• Clean site with an alcohol swab. Please see injection
site options on page 2.
• Keep the pen straight, insert the needle into your skin.
• Use your thumb to press the injection button all the
way down. When the number in the dose window
returns to 0 as you inject, slowly count to 10 before
removing. (Counting to 10 will make sure you get
your full insulin dose.)
• Release the button and remove the needle from
your skin.
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• Choose a new injection spot each time.
• Take the needle from your skin if you dial
another dose.
STEP 6. REMOVE THE NEEDLE
• Insulin pens, needles, or syringes must never be shared between patients. Do NOT reuse needles.
• After injecting, always remove the needle to prevent contamination and leaking.
• Put the outer needle cap back on the needle and unscrew (or pull) the needle from the pen.
• Throw needle away in a sharps container. For more information on disposing needles, please see page 3.
• Put the pen cap back on the pen and store in a safe place at room temperature.
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Never share your needle or pen with another person.
• A rash over your whole body
• Trouble breathing
• A fast heartbeat
• Sweating
• Swelling of your face, tongue, or throat
• Shortness of breath
• Extreme drowsiness, dizziness, or confusion
Please click here for full Important Safety Information for Lantus.
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