Opium and Toujeo SoloStar

• Generic Name: opium
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Opium Deodorized, Paregoric

Opium tincture is used to treat diarrhea. Opium belongs to the group of medicines called narcotics.

When a narcotic is used for a long time, it may become habit-forming, causing mental or physical dependence. Physical dependence may lead to withdrawal side effects if treatment is stopped suddenly. However, severe withdrawal side effects can usually be prevented by gradually reducing the dose over a period of time before treatment is stopped completely.

Opium is available only with your doctor's prescription.

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

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

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

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