Apidra and Basaglar KwikPen

• Generic Name: insulin glulisine
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution
• Other Brand Names: Apidra, Apidra OptiClik Cartridge, Apidra SoloStar Pen

Apidra is an injection that contains insulin glulisine. Insulin is a hormone that works by lowering levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Insulin glulisine is a fast-acting insulin that starts to work about 15 minutes after injection, peaks in about 1 hour, and keeps working for 2 to 4 hours.

Apidra is used to improve blood sugar control in adults and children with diabetes mellitus.

Apidra is used to treat type 1 or type 2 diabetes in adults, and type 1 diabetes children who are at least 4 years old.

• Generic Name: insulin glargine
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution
• Other Brand Names: Basaglar KwikPen, Lantus, Lantus Solostar Pen, Toujeo SoloStar, Lantus OptiClik Cartridge, Toujeo Max SoloStar, Lantus SoloStar

Basaglar KwikPen is a long-acting insulin that starts to work several hours after injection and keeps working evenly for 24 hours.

Basaglar KwikPen is used to improve blood sugar control in adults and children with diabetes mellitus. This medicine is used to treat type 1 or type 2 diabetes in adults, and type 1 diabetes children who are at least 6 years old.

Some brands of Basaglar KwikPen are for use only in adults. Carefully follow all instructions for the brand of insulin glargine you are using.

Basaglar KwikPen may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.