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Basaglar ® (insulin glargine) injection
100 units/mL
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What is the Basaglar® (insulin glargine injection) dose for pediatric patients?
When transitioning pediatric patients, aged 6 to 15 years with type 1 diabetes mellitus, to Basaglar, the dosage recommendation is the same as that described for adults.
Basaglar Dosage for Pediatric Patients
When transitioning pediatric patients, aged 6 to 15 years with type 1 diabetes mellitus, to Basaglar® (insulin glargine injection) 100 units/mL, the dosage recommendation is the same as that described for adults. As in adults, the dosage of Basaglar must be individualized in these pediatric patients based on
- metabolic needs, and
- frequent monitoring of blood glucose concentrations.1
The efficacy and safety of Basaglar have not been established for the treatment of pediatric patients
- younger than 6 years with type 1 diabetes mellitus, or
- with type 2 diabetes mellitus.1
Enclosed Prescribing Information
Reference
1Basaglar [package insert]. Indianapolis, IN: Eli Lilly and Company; 2019.
Date of Last Review: April 14, 2021