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Drug Interactions and Combined Side Effects of Lantus  and Metformin Lantus and Metformin have 34 combined Side Effects total
10 are Life Threatening
10 Occur Most Frequently
Uses of Lantus |
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| | Lantus is also known by the generic name Insulin Glargine
USES:
Insulin glargine is used along with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar. It is used in people with type 1 (insulin-dependent) or type 2 (non-insulin-dependent) diabetes. Insulin glargine is a man-made, long-acting type of insulin that is similar to human insulin. It starts working more slowly and lasts for a longer time than regular insulin.
Insulin is a natural substance that allows the body to properly use sugar from the diet. It replaces the insulin that your body no longer produces, thereby lowering your blood sugar. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke.
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Uses of Metformin |
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Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar. It is used in patients with type 2 diabetes (non-insulin-dependent diabetes). Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Metformin works by helping to restore your body's proper response to the insulin you naturally produce. It also decreases the amount of sugar that your liver makes and that your stomach/intestines absorb.
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Lantus and Metformin Combined Have 10 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects |
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| | Critcal Seriouosness - Abnormally Low Blood Pressure - Hypotension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Metformin and Lantus combined Critcal Seriouosness - Excessive Sweating - Hyperhidrosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Metformin and Lantus combined Critcal Seriouosness - Fast Heartbeat - Tachyarrhythmia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Metformin and Lantus combined Critcal Seriouosness - Increased Blood Acidity due to High Levels of Lactic Acid - Lactic Acidosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Metformin and Lantus combined Critcal Seriouosness - Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Metformin and Lantus combined Critcal Seriouosness - Low Blood Sugar - Hypoglycemic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Metformin and Lantus combined Critcal Seriouosness - Megaloblastic Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Metformin and Lantus combined Critcal Seriouosness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Metformin and Lantus combined Critcal Seriouosness - Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Metformin and Lantus combined Critcal Seriouosness - Wheezing is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Metformin and Lantus combined |
Lantus and Metformin Combined have 10 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects |
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| | Acute Infection of the Nose, Throat or Sinus - Upper Respiratory Infection is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lantus and Metformin combined Diarrhea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lantus and Metformin combined Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lantus and Metformin combined Gas - Flatulence is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lantus and Metformin combined Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lantus and Metformin combined Low Blood Sugar - Hypoglycemic Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lantus and Metformin combined Stomach Cramps - Abdominal Pain with Cramps is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lantus and Metformin combined Swelling of the Abdomen - Abdominal Swelling is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lantus and Metformin combined Taste Problems - Dysgeusia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lantus and Metformin combined Throwing Up - Vomiting is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lantus and Metformin combined |
Lantus and Metformin Drug-Drug Interactions |
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Lantus has 11 Condition Contraindications |
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| | If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Lantus.
Lantus Subcutaneous Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)
Relative Contraindications 
Hypoglycemic Disorder - Low Blood Sugar is a contraindication of Lantus.
Hypokalemia - Low Amount of Potassium in the Blood is a contraindication of Lantus.
Contraindication Warnings
Celiac Disease - Failure of Small Intestines to Digest and Absorb Food is a contraindication of Lantus.
Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Lantus.
Eating Disorders - Eating Disorder is a contraindication of Lantus.
High Fever >101 Degrees Fahrenheit - Body Temperature More Than 101 Degrees F is a contraindication of Lantus.
Hyperthyroidism - Overactive Thyroid Gland is a contraindication of Lantus.
Hypothyroidism - Underactive Thyroid is a contraindication of Lantus.
Renal Disease - Kidney Disease is a contraindication of Lantus.
Trauma - Injury is a contraindication of Lantus.
Vomiting - Throwing Up is a contraindication of Lantus. |
Metformin has 26 Condition Contraindications |
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| | If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Metformin.
Metformin Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)
Absolute Contraindications
Acute Decompensated Heart Failure - Suddenly Serious Symptoms of Heart Failure is a contraindication of Metformin.
Alcohol Intoxication is a contraindication of Metformin.
Alcoholism - Habit of Drinking Too Much Alcohol is a contraindication of Metformin.
Cardiogenic Shock - Blood Circulation Failure due to Serious Heart Condition is a contraindication of Metformin.
Dehydration - Extreme Loss of Body Water is a contraindication of Metformin.
Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Metformin.
Ketoacidosis is a contraindication of Metformin.
Lactic Acidosis - Increased Blood Acidity due to High Levels of Lactic Acid is a contraindication of Metformin.
Metabolic Acidosis - Excess Body Acid is a contraindication of Metformin.
Myocardial Infarction - Heart Attack is a contraindication of Metformin.
Radiography with IV Iodinated Contrast Agent - X-Ray Study with Intravenous Iodine Contrast Agent is a contraindication of Metformin.
Renal Disease - Kidney Disease is a contraindication of Metformin.
Sepsis Syndrome is a contraindication of Metformin.
Severe Hypoxemia - Serious Lack of Oxygen in the Blood is a contraindication of Metformin.
Shock is a contraindication of Metformin.
Surgical Procedure - Recent Operation is a contraindication of Metformin.
Trauma - Injury is a contraindication of Metformin.
Relative Contraindications
Adrenocortical Insufficiency - Decreased Function of the Adrenal Gland is a contraindication of Metformin.
Debilitation - Weakened Patient is a contraindication of Metformin.
Fever is a contraindication of Metformin.
Hypoglycemic Disorder - Low Blood Sugar is a contraindication of Metformin.
Infection is a contraindication of Metformin.
Pituitary Insufficiency - Pituitary Hormone Deficiency is a contraindication of Metformin.
Severe Diarrhea is a contraindication of Metformin.
Severe Vomiting is a contraindication of Metformin.
Contraindication Warnings
Vitamin B12 Deficiency - Inadequate Vitamin B12 is a contraindication of Metformin. |
Lantus - Symptoms of overdose may include
very fast heartbeat, vision changes, unexplained heavy sweating, agitation, fainting, seizures.
Metformin - Symptoms of overdose may include
severe drowsiness, severe nausea/vomiting/diarrhea, rapid breathing, slow/irregular heartbeat.
Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.
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