Basalin Injection 100IU 10ml

About Basalin Injection 100IU 10ml

Basalin Injection Uses

• Long-term blood sugar control in Type 1 diabetes
• Long-term blood sugar control in Type 2 diabetes
• Combined use with mealtime insulin or oral antidiabetic drugs

Basalin Injection Benefits

• Provides steady, peakless insulin release over 24 hours
• Once-daily dosing improves treatment adherence
• Lower risk of nighttime low blood sugar compared to older long-acting insulins
• Helps maintain stable fasting blood glucose

What Experts Say

Insulin glargine is a long-acting insulin analogue engineered to release slowly and steadily after injection, mimicking the body's natural background insulin production. This peakless profile helps maintain stable blood sugar levels between meals and overnight.

Endocrinologists commonly prescribe basal insulins like glargine as the foundation of a diabetes treatment plan, often combined with rapid-acting insulin or oral medicines for full-day control. Its once-daily dosing schedule also supports better long-term adherence.

Regular blood glucose monitoring remains important even with a steady-acting insulin, since diet, illness, and physical activity can still shift insulin requirements. Dose adjustments are typically guided by a doctor based on these readings.

Drug Class

• Long-Acting Insulin Analogue

Basalin Injection 100IU 10ml formula

• Insulin Glargine

Available forms

• Injection (10ml Vial)

How to use Basalin Injection 100IU 10ml?

• Inject subcutaneously once daily at the same time each day.
• Rotate injection sites between the abdomen, thigh, and upper arm.
• Do not inject into a vein or muscle.
• Check blood glucose regularly as advised by your doctor.
• Do not shake the vial vigorously before use.
• Use an in-use vial within 28 days of opening.

Drug Interactions

• Oral Antidiabetic Drugs: Additive blood sugar-lowering effect, raising hypoglycemia risk.
• Beta-Blockers: May mask warning symptoms of low blood sugar.
• Corticosteroids: Reduce insulin effectiveness and raise blood sugar.
• Alcohol: Increases the risk of delayed hypoglycemia.

Risks and warnings

• Hypoglycemia Risk: Can cause low blood sugar, especially if a meal is skipped or after exercise.
• No Mixing: Do not mix with other insulins in the same syringe, as it can change its release pattern.
• Not for Ketoacidosis: Not suitable for treating diabetic ketoacidosis, which needs short-acting insulin.
• Injection Site Rotation: Rotate sites to prevent fatty lumps under the skin.
• Organ Impairment: Dose adjustment is needed with kidney or liver disease.
• Needle Safety: Never share pens, vials, or needles between patients.

Basalin Injection Side Effects

• Hypoglycemia
• Injection site redness or swelling
• Itching at the injection site
• Weight gain
• Fatty lumps under the skin at repeated injection sites
• Fluid retention
• Allergic reaction (rare)

Storage Conditions

• Refrigerate unopened vials between 2°C and 8°C.
• Do not freeze.
• Store an in-use vial below 25°C for up to 28 days.
• Protect from direct sunlight and heat.
• Keep out of reach of children.