What pen needles for Lantus SoloSTAR?

What pen needles for Lantus SoloSTAR?

THE LANTUS SOLOSTAR INSULIN PEN CAN BE USED WITH THE BD ULTRA-FINE™ PEN NEEDLES*. *Ultra-Fine is a trademark of Becton, Dickinson and Company. After its first use, don’t refrigerate the Lantus SoloSTAR pen. Keep it at room temperature only (below 86°F).

Which needle is best for insulin pen?

In most cases, a four mm needle length will be sufficient. In adults, however, a longer needle length may be needed to ensure insulin is deposited into the subcutaneous fat.

Does lantus SoloSTAR come with pen needles?

Between injections, the Lantus® SoloSTAR® pen should be stored with its cap on and no needle attached. Once it has been used, it should not be refrigerated.

What size needles for Lantus?

The board recommends 4-, 5-, and 6-mm needles for all adult patients regardless of their BMI. It is also recommends inserting 4-, 5-, and 6-mm needles at a 90-degree angle and that, if needed, longer needles should be injected with either a skinfold or a 45-degree angle to avoid intramuscular injection of insulin.

What type of syringe is used for Lantus insulin?

To make sure you get the right dose of insulin, always use a U-100 insulin syringe. (Your pharmacist can help you make sure you have the right syringe.)

What size needle is used for insulin?

Traditionally, needles used in insulin therapy were 12.7 millimeters (mm) in length. Recent research shows that smaller 8 mm, 6 mm, and 4 mm needles are just as effective, regardless of body mass. This means insulin injection is less painful than it was in the past.

What needle gauge is used for insulin?

Insulin delivery, which involves even smaller volumes and is typically carried out by patients in diverse everyday settings, benefits from still smaller needles, usually of 31–29 gauge inserted to a depth of 6–13 mm. Figure 1. Size comparison among hypodermic needles and microneedles.

How much do Lantus pen needles cost?

The cost for Lantus SoloStar subcutaneous solution (100 units/mL) is around $454 for a supply of 15 milliliters, depending on the pharmacy you visit….Subcutaneous Solution.

How many pen needles come in a box?

BD Insulin Ultra-Fine Micro Pen Needles 32g, 1/4 inch (6mm) (Box of 100)

How do you know what size insulin needle to use?

What size is an insulin syringe?

Insulin syringes are available by prescription in 3 sizes: 0.3 ml, 0.5 ml and 1 ml. Choose a syringe size based on the dose (units) of insulin you require. It is easier and more accurate to measure smaller doses with a smaller volume syringe.

How should I take Lantus SoloStar?

Follow the instructions that come with the Lantus ® SoloSTAR ® pen Use alcohol or soap and water to clean the injection site. The injection site should be dry before injecting Attach a new needle before each use-always Count to 10 after pressing the button Remove the needle from your skin if you dial another dose

How many units of insulin are in a Lantus SoloStar pen?

Lantus is available in the following forms: Lantus vials — 10 mL, with 100 units of insulin per mL Lantus SoloSTAR (disposable pen) — 3 mL per pen, with 100 units of insulin per mL.

What are pen needles for Lantus?

1  Options include: Unifine Pentips 6mm Novofine Pen Needles 6mm MyLife Penfine Needles 6mm GlucoRx FinePoint Pen Needles Universal Fit 6mm 31G

Does Lantus SoloStar cause nausea?

Lantus Solostar can cause a range of side effects. The most common is low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), with signs including: – Nausea.