Lantus SoloSTAR - Performing the Safety Test; Safety Test Procedure

Please see additional Important Safety Information for
Lantus
®
on page 9.
Please see accompanying full prescribing information
for Lantus
®
.
How to do a safety test
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How to do it
1. Dial a test dose of 2 Units
2. Hold the pen with the needle pointing up. Then gently tap
the reservoir so the air bubbles rise up to the needle
3. Press the injection button all the way in (A) and check to
see that insulin comes out of the needle (B)
—The dial will automatically go back to zero after you
perform the test
4. If no insulin comes out, repeat the test 2 more times
5. If there is still no insulin coming out, use a new needle
and do the safety test again
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IMPORTANT! If there is still no insulin coming out after the
fourth test, DO NOT USE THAT PEN; USE ANOTHER PEN.
If you don’t have any pens left, call your pharmacy. You can
also call the 24-hour helpline at 1-800-633-1610.
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DOs and DON’Ts
DO hold the pen with the needle pointing up.
DO use another needle if no insulin comes out after doing
the test 3 times.
DON’T use the pen if no insulin comes out after using a
second needle.
What to do
It is very important to always do a safety test
before an injection
Why? The safety test removes air bubbles, which
helps you get the most accurate dose. It also
makes sure that the pen and needle are
working right. The safety test does not waste
insulin (there is a little extra insulin in the pen
for the tests)
Important Safety Information
for Lantus
®
(insulin glargine [rDNA origin] injection)
The most common side effect of insulin, including
Lantus
®
, is low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), which may
be serious. Some people may experience symptoms such
as shaking, sweating, fast heartbeat, and blurred vision.
Severe hypoglycemia may be serious and life threatening. It
may cause harm to your heart or brain. Other possible side
effects may include injection site reactions, including
changes in fat tissue at the injection site, and allergic
reactions, including itching and rash. In rare cases, some
allergic reactions may be life threatening.
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For additional help, visit
www.lantussolostar.com
or call 1-800-633-1610