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Abasaglar ® (basal insulin glargine)
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Abasaglar Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC)
Abasaglar® (insulin glargine): Missed dose
In the event of a missed dose of Abasaglar, physicians may use their clinical discretion based on the patient's situation.
There is no one rule on what to do in the event of a missed dose of insulin, including IGlar.
Patients with a missed dose of Abasaglar should :
test their blood glucose and their urine for ketones as soon as any symptoms of hyperglycaemia occur,1
monitor their blood glucose frequently,1
do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose, and 1
contact their physician.1
For patients who miss a dose of Abasaglar, physicians may use their clinical discretion regarding resumption of dosing. Factors that may be considered by physicians include :
the wide spectrum of disease progression
individual dosing ranges
time from the missed dose, and
1. Abasaglar [package leaflet: information for the patient]. Eli Lilly Nederland B.V., The Netherlands.
Glossary
Abasaglar = Abasaglar® (insulin glargine) 100 units/mL
IGlar = insulin glargine
Date of Last Review: December 06, 2019
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