What is Basaglar KwikPen?
Basaglar KwikPen is an insulin product used to improve glycemic control in adults and pediatric patients (1-14 years) with type 1 diabetes and adults with type 2 diabetes. It contains insulin glargine, a long-acting insulin analog that helps regulate blood sugar levels. The KwikPen device allows for easy and precise dosing of the medication. Basaglar is a biosimilar to Lantus (glargine), meaning it has a similar mechanism of action and pharmacological profile, but may not be identical in terms of minor molecular differences.
What is Basaglar KwikPen used for?
Basaglar KwikPen is an insulin product used to control high blood sugar levels in adults and pediatric patients (6 years and older) with type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes who require basal insulin therapy. The medication is a long-acting human insulin analog, designed for once-daily injection.
This formulation contains the active ingredient insulin glargine, which helps regulate the body’s blood sugar levels by facilitating glucose uptake into muscles and fat tissues. By consistently controlling basal insulin requirements throughout the day, Basaglar KwikPen allows patients to maintain near-normal glucose levels and achieve improved glycemic control with fewer injections compared to other types of insulin. The prefilled pen design provides a convenient dosing option for easy administration at home or in healthcare settings.
Basaglar KwikPen side effects
- Injection site reactions
- Increased risk of anti-drug antibodies (ADAs) leading to decreased efficacy and/or increased immunogenicity
- Hypoglycemia, including nocturnal hypoglycemic episodes
- Injection-site pain
- Decreased glucose-lowering effect over time due to ADA formation
- Antibody-mediated phenomena such as hypersensitivity reactions, intravascular hemolysis (IVH), and/or thrombocytopenia
- Systemic allergic reaction, anaphylaxis, or other immune reactions
- Hypersensitivity reactions, including angioedema
- Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders such as pruritus, rash, urticaria
- Gastrointestinal disturbances like nausea, vomiting
- Blood and lymphatic system disorders (e.g., anemia, thrombocytopenia)
- Headache
- Muscle weakness
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