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Compare Lantus  vs Novolog
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 Novolog |
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| | Novolog is also known by the generic name Insulin Aspart
USES:
Insulin aspart is a man-made product almost identical to human insulin that is used to treat diabetes mellitus. Like other insulin products, it works by helping sugar (glucose) get into cells. It starts working faster and lasts for a shorter time than regular insulin.
Insulin aspart is usually used in combination with a medium- or long-acting insulin product injected under the skin to control high blood sugar.
Even with diabetes, you can lead an active and healthy life if you eat a balanced diet, exercise regularly, and take your insulin as directed. 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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Lantus and Novolog Have 3 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects in Common |
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| | Critical Seriousness - Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Lantus and Novolog. Critical Seriousness - Low Blood Sugar - Hypoglycemic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Lantus and Novolog. Critical Seriousness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Lantus and Novolog. |
Lantus Has 5 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Novolog |
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| | Critical Seriousness - Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lantus but not Novolog. Critical Seriousness - Abnormally Low Blood Pressure - Hypotension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lantus but not Novolog. Critical Seriousness - Excessive Sweating - Hyperhidrosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lantus but not Novolog. Critical Seriousness - Fast Heartbeat - Tachyarrhythmia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lantus but not Novolog. Critical Seriousness - Wheezing is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lantus but not Novolog. |
Novolog Has 4 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Lantus |
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| | Critical Seriousness - Life Threatening Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lantus but not Novolog. Critical Seriousness - Low Amount of Potassium in the Blood - Hypokalemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lantus but not Novolog. Critical Seriousness - Signs and Symptoms at Injection Site - Injection Site Sequelae is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lantus but not Novolog. Critical Seriousness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lantus but not Novolog. |
Lantus and Novolog Have 1 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects in Common |
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| | Low Blood Sugar - Hypoglycemic Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Lantus and Novolog. |
Lantus Has 0 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Novolog |
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Novolog Has 0 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Novolog |
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Lantus and Novolog Treat 33 Conditions in Common |
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| | Diabetes - Diabetes Mellitus is treated by both Lantus and Novolog. High Blood Sugar - Hyperglycemia is treated by both Lantus and Novolog. Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus is treated by both Lantus and Novolog. Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus is treated by both Lantus and Novolog. |
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. |
Novolog has 11 Condition Contraindications |
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| | If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Novolog.
Novolog Subcutaneous Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)
Relative Contraindications
Hypoglycemic Disorder - Low Blood Sugar is a contraindication of Novolog.
Hypokalemia - Low Amount of Potassium in the Blood is a contraindication of Novolog.
Contraindication Warnings
Celiac Disease - Failure of Small Intestines to Digest and Absorb Food is a contraindication of Novolog.
Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Novolog.
Eating Disorders - Eating Disorder is a contraindication of Novolog.
High Fever >101 Degrees Fahrenheit - Body Temperature More Than 101 Degrees F is a contraindication of Novolog.
Hyperthyroidism - Overactive Thyroid Gland is a contraindication of Novolog.
Hypothyroidism - Underactive Thyroid is a contraindication of Novolog.
Renal Disease - Kidney Disease is a contraindication of Novolog.
Trauma - Injury is a contraindication of Novolog.
Vomiting - Throwing Up is a contraindication of Novolog. |
Lantus - Symptoms of overdose may include
very fast heartbeat, vision changes, unexplained heavy sweating, agitation, fainting, seizures.
Novolog - Symptoms of overdose may include
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. Symptoms of overdose may include headache, sweating, shakiness, increased hunger, vision changes, nervousness, tiredness, seizures, loss of consciousness.
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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