Basaglar and Mycamine

• 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 (insulin glargine) is a long-acting insulin that starts to work several hours after injection and keeps working evenly for 24 hours. Insulin is a hormone that works by lowering levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood.

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

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

• Generic Name: micafungin
• Dosage Forms: injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution
• Other Brand Names: Mycamine

Mycamine (micafungin) is an antifungal medication that fights infections caused by fungus.

Mycamine is used to treat infections caused by the Candida fungus. It is also used to prevent Candida fungal infections in stem cell transplant patients. Mycamine is for use in adults and children who are at least 4 months old.

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