Long-Acting Insulin

Allison Mady

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There are two primary types of long acting insulin, Lantus and Levemir. These prescription drugs only need to be taken while on injections. They are slightly different concoctions that are produced by different companies. Consult a doctor before deciding upon the best option for you.

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Allison Mady

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There are two primary types of long acting insulin, Lantus and Levemir. These prescription drugs only need to be taken while on injections. They are slightly different concoctions that are produced by different companies. Consult a doctor before deciding upon the best option for you.

Levemir vs Lantus: What's the Difference?
1 Answer - Posted in: lantus, levemir, diabetes, type 1, diabetes, type 2 - Answer: Levemir and Lantus are both long-acting forms of insulin.
https://www.drugs.com/answers/levemir-lantus-difference-3131248.html
Lantus and Levemir: What's the Difference? | Diabetes Health
Lantus and Levemir have a lot in common. Continue reading Lantus and Levemir: What’s the Difference?
https://www.diabeteshealth.com/lantus-and-levemir-whats-the-difference/
Levemir vs. Lantus: Uses, Dosage, and Side Effects
Levemir and Lantus are long-acting forms of injectable insulin. Learn their important similarities and differences and if one may be right for you.
https://www.healthline.com/health/diabetes/levemir-lantus
LANTUS (Insulin glargine) dosage, indication, interactions, side effects | EMPR
LANTUS (Insulin glargine) drug information & product resources from MPR including dosage information, educational materials, & patient assistance.
http://www.empr.com/lantus/drug/1062/
Insulin glargine - Wikipedia
Insulin glargine, marketed under the names Lantus, among others, is a long-acting basal insulin analogue, given once daily to help control the blood sugar level of those with diabetes.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Insulin_glargine
Lantus (insulin pen) Uses, Dosage, Side Effects - Drugs.com
Lantus is a long acting form of insulin used to treat type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Learn about side effects, interactions and indications.
https://www.drugs.com/lantus.html
Lantus® (insulin glargine injection) 100 Units/mL
Learn more about long-acting Lantus® (insulin glargine injection) 100 Units/mL and find ways to help manage diabetes.
https://www.lantus.com
LEVEMIR (Insulin detemir) dosage, indication, interactions, side effects | EMPR
LEVEMIR (Insulin detemir) drug information & product resources from MPR including dosage information, educational materials, & patient assistance.
http://www.empr.com/levemir/drug/1063/
Insulin detemir - Wikipedia
Insulin detemir is a long-acting human insulin analogue for maintaining the basal level of insulin. Novo Nordisk markets it under the trade name Levemir.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Insulin_detemir
Levemir | Drugs.com
All about levemir, the side effects, and the dosages.
https://www.drugs.com/levemir.html
Levemir.com
Learn about the benefits of taking levemir for your control.
https://www.levemir.com/

Insulin glargine
Clinical data
Toujeo branded insulin glargine
Trade names	Lantus, Toujeo, Basaglar, others
Biosimilars	insulin glargine-aglr, insulin glargine-yfgn, Rezvoglar, Abasaglar, Semglee
AHFS/Drugs.com	Monograph
MedlinePlus	a600027
License data	US DailyMed: Insulin glargine
Pregnancy category	AU: B3^[1]
Routes of administration	Subcutaneous
ATC code	A10AE04 (WHO)
Legal status
Legal status	AU: S4 (Prescription only) CA: ℞-only / Schedule D^[2] UK: POM (Prescription only)^[3] US: ℞-only^[4] EU: Rx-only^[5]^[6] In general: ℞ (Prescription only)
Pharmacokinetic data
Onset of action	~1 hour^[7]
Duration of action	24–36 hours^[7]
Identifiers
IUPAC name Recombinant human insulin
CAS Number	160337-95-1^Y
IUPHAR/BPS	7572
DrugBank	DB00047^Y
ChemSpider	none
UNII	2ZM8CX04RZ
KEGG	D03250^Y
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID0043927
ECHA InfoCard	100.241.126
Chemical and physical data
Formula	C₂₆₇H₄₀₄N₇₂O₇₈S₆
Molar mass	6062.96 g·mol⁻¹
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Levemir vs Lantus: What's the Difference?
1 Answer - Posted in: lantus, levemir, diabetes, type 1, diabetes, type 2 - Answer: Levemir and Lantus are both long-acting forms of insulin.
https://www.drugs.com/answers/levemir-lantus-difference-3131248.html
Lantus and Levemir: What's the Difference? | Diabetes Health
Lantus and Levemir have a lot in common. Continue reading Lantus and Levemir: What’s the Difference?
https://www.diabeteshealth.com/lantus-and-levemir-whats-the-difference/
Levemir vs. Lantus: Uses, Dosage, and Side Effects
Levemir and Lantus are long-acting forms of injectable insulin. Learn their important similarities and differences and if one may be right for you.
https://www.healthline.com/health/diabetes/levemir-lantus
LANTUS (Insulin glargine) dosage, indication, interactions, side effects | EMPR
LANTUS (Insulin glargine) drug information & product resources from MPR including dosage information, educational materials, & patient assistance.
http://www.empr.com/lantus/drug/1062/
Insulin glargine - Wikipedia
Insulin glargine, marketed under the names Lantus, among others, is a long-acting basal insulin analogue, given once daily to help control the blood sugar level of those with diabetes.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Insulin_glargine
Lantus (insulin pen) Uses, Dosage, Side Effects - Drugs.com
Lantus is a long acting form of insulin used to treat type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Learn about side effects, interactions and indications.
https://www.drugs.com/lantus.html
Lantus® (insulin glargine injection) 100 Units/mL
Learn more about long-acting Lantus® (insulin glargine injection) 100 Units/mL and find ways to help manage diabetes.
https://www.lantus.com
LEVEMIR (Insulin detemir) dosage, indication, interactions, side effects | EMPR
LEVEMIR (Insulin detemir) drug information & product resources from MPR including dosage information, educational materials, & patient assistance.
http://www.empr.com/levemir/drug/1063/
Insulin detemir - Wikipedia
Insulin detemir is a long-acting human insulin analogue for maintaining the basal level of insulin. Novo Nordisk markets it under the trade name Levemir.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Insulin_detemir
Levemir | Drugs.com
All about levemir, the side effects, and the dosages.
https://www.drugs.com/levemir.html
Levemir.com
Learn about the benefits of taking levemir for your control.
https://www.levemir.com/

Insulin glargine
Clinical data
Toujeo branded insulin glargine
Trade names	Lantus, Toujeo, Basaglar, others
Biosimilars	insulin glargine-aglr, insulin glargine-yfgn, Rezvoglar, Abasaglar, Semglee
AHFS/Drugs.com	Monograph
MedlinePlus	a600027
License data	US DailyMed: Insulin glargine
Pregnancy category	AU: B3^[1]
Routes of administration	Subcutaneous
ATC code	A10AE04 (WHO)
Legal status
Legal status	AU: S4 (Prescription only) CA: ℞-only / Schedule D^[2] UK: POM (Prescription only)^[3] US: ℞-only^[4] EU: Rx-only^[5]^[6] In general: ℞ (Prescription only)
Pharmacokinetic data
Onset of action	~1 hour^[7]
Duration of action	24–36 hours^[7]
Identifiers
IUPAC name Recombinant human insulin
CAS Number	160337-95-1^Y
IUPHAR/BPS	7572
DrugBank	DB00047^Y
ChemSpider	none
UNII	2ZM8CX04RZ
KEGG	D03250^Y
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID0043927
ECHA InfoCard	100.241.126
Chemical and physical data
Formula	C₂₆₇H₄₀₄N₇₂O₇₈S₆
Molar mass	6062.96 g·mol⁻¹
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Long-Acting Insulin

There are two primary types of long acting insulin, Lantus and Levemir. These prescription drugs only need to be taken while on injections. They are slightly different concoctions that are produced by different companies. Consult a doctor before deciding upon the best option for you.

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