Introduction to Toujeo 450iu Injection
Toujeo 450IU Injection contains insulin. It is used to treat type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults and children aged two years and above. Diabetes mellitus is a disorder in which your body does not produce enough insulin or cells don’t respond normally to insulin resulting in high levels of sugar in the blood. Insulin facilitates the entry of glucose to all cells of the body.
Talk to your physician if you have kidney disorders, liver disorders, or heart problems before taking Toujeo 450IU Injection. Your insulin dose may need to be modified during pregnancy, and after giving birth, so talk to your physician if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking this medication.
Avoid drinking alcohol while being treated with Toujeo 450IU Injection. You need to inform your physician about all the medications you are taking recently, including herbal medications and supplements as certain medicines may significantly alter blood sugar levels.
Therapeutic Effects of Toujeo 450iu Injection
Toujeo 450IU Injection lowers blood sugar levels by stimulating glucose uptake especially by fat and skeletal muscle, and by inhibiting hepatic glucose production.
Interaction of Toujeo 450iu Injection with other drugs
Inform your doctor about any medications you are taking or have taken before the treatment.
More Information about Toujeo 450iu Injection
- Keep Toujeo 450IU Injection out of sight and reach of children.
- Store in a refrigerator at 2°C – 8°C.
How to consume Toujeo 450iu Injection
Always use Toujeo 450IU Injection exactly as your physician tells you to. Read the detailed instructions for use that come with this medication consult your physician if you have any doubts.
Safety Advices for Toujeo 450iu Injection
Pregnancy
Talk to your physician if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant before taking Toujeo 450IU Injection. It will be given to you if clearly needed.
Breast Feeding
Talk to your physician if you are breastfeeding before taking Toujeo 450IU Injection. It will be given to you if clearly needed.
Lungs
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Liver
You need to tell your doctor if you have any other liver diseases before taking Toujeo 450IU Injection as this medicine should be used with caution in liver disease patients.
Alcohol
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Driving
Do not drive or handle any tools or machines unless your doctor says you are ready to engage in such activities.
Side Effects of Toujeo 450iu Injection
Serious:
- Low blood sugar
Common:
- Weight gain
- Allergic reactions
- Skin thickening or pits at the injection site
- Swelling