Drug Details
Generic Name:
Common Brands:
Lantus, Lantus SoloStar, Basaglar, Rezvoglar, Semglee, Toujeo
Availability:
Prescription only
Therapeutic Class:
Long-acting human insulin analog
Forms:
Injection solution
Administration:
By subcutaneous injection (under the skin)
Therapeutic Uses:
- Type 1 diabetes mellitus
- Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Controlled Status:
Not a controlled substance
Lantus Drug Class
Lantus (lan-tuss) is a long-acting human insulin analog (synthetic version of insulin hormone).
Lantus Age Range
Lantus is approved for use in adults with type 1 and type 2 diabetes and children over 6 years of age with type 1 diabetes. The safety and efficacy of this drug have not been established in children with type 2 diabetes and children under 6 with type 1 diabetes.
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