Lantus
® (
insulin glargine) is a type of long-acting
insulin that is used to treat type 1 and
type 2 diabetes. It comes in different forms, including vials and the disposable SoloSTAR
® pen device.
Lantus was once available in cartridges meant for use in the reusable Opticlik® pen. However, the manufacturer has discontinued this product.
The Lantus SoloSTAR pen is disposable. Each SoloSTAR pen contains 300 units of insulin and is good for 28 days once it is in use, which means you throw it away after it is empty or after 28 days of use, whichever comes first.
(To learn more about the SoloSTAR pen device, click Lantus. This article describes the different forms of Lantus in more detail, including information on how they work, possible side effects, and what to discuss with your healthcare provider before starting treatment.)
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