Insulin Glargine Injection

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Description

Insulin Glargine Injection helps controls diabetes mellitus in cats to help regulate blood sugar.  

Each mL contains 100 units of insulin glargine-yfgn, and inactive ingredients: glycerol (20 mg), metacresol (2.7 mg), polysorbate-20 (20 mcg), zinc chloride (content adjusted to provide 30 mcg zinc ion), and Water for Injection, USP. The pH is approximately 4. The pH is adjusted by addition of aqueous solutions of hydrochloric acid and/or sodium hydroxide.

Recommended dosage

See Prescribing Information. As with any drug, if you are pregnant or nursing a baby, seek professional advice when using this product. Any change of insulin should be made cautiously and only under medical supervision.

Storage

Refrigerate at 2º to 8ºC (36º to 46ºF) until first use. Avoid freezing. Discard if frozen.  After first use, store at room temperature (up to 30ºC [86ºF]) and discard after 28 days. Protect from direct heat and light.