Soliqua Solostar Injection

Introduction to Soliqua Solostar Injection

Soliqua Solostar Injection contains the active ingredients of Insulin glargine and Lixisenatide which belong to the class of Long-Acting Insulins and Glucagon-like Peptide-1 agonists, respectively. It is used to control blood sugar levels and elevate the production of insulin in the body. It also helps to slow down glucose absorption from foods.

It aids in treating type 2 diabetes in adults and controls blood sugar when it becomes abnormal. If other medicines fail to treat or control high blood glucose levels, Soliqua Solostar Injection can be given along with metformin and/or sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors. Inform your doctor if you’re allergic to Insulin glargine, Lixisenatide, or any of the ingredients present in the medicine.

Consult your healthcare provider if you have type 1 diabetes mellitus, diabetic ketoacidosis, heart problems, pancreatitis, and stomach or gut problems. Inform your doctor if you have a severe kidney disorder or are under dialysis treatment. It is recommended to speak with your doctor and monitor your blood sugar level before using the medicine. Inform your doctor if you are an elderly patient or have a kidney or liver problem, which will help them to adjust the dose accordingly. The safety and efficacy of the medicine in children and adolescents under 18 years of age have not been established.

Therapeutic Effects of Soliqua Solostar Injection

The Insulin glargine in the medicine, helps to lower the blood glucose level by replacing the insulin which is normally produced in our body. The Lixisenatide is an GLP-1 agonist, which stimulates the release of insulin during the hyperglycemia (high blood glucose level).

Interaction of Soliqua Solostar Injection with other drugs

Inform your doctor about any prescribed medications, over-the-counter medicines, nutritional or vitamin supplements, and herbal products you take or have taken before the treatment. Certain medications may interact with Soliqua Solostar Injection and can cause undesirable side effects.

More Information about Soliqua Solostar Injection

Store at 2°C – 8°C
Keep children away from the sight and reach of this medication.

How to consume Soliqua Solostar Injection

The medicine will be administered to you by a healthcare professional. It is usually administered in the skin (subcutaneously). Your doctor will decide the dose, route of administration, and frequency based on your disease condition and other factors.

Safety Advices for Soliqua Solostar Injection

Pregnancy

It is unknown whether Soliqua Solostar Injection is harmful to the unborn baby. Notify your healthcare professional if you are pregnant or planning to have a baby or think you might be pregnant.

Breast Feeding

It is unknown whether Soliqua Solostar Injection is excreted in breast milk. So, before starting the treatment, inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding. Consult your doctor for more information.

Lungs

It is unknown whether Soliqua Solostar Injection is safe for patients with lung problems. Inform your physician if you have any lung disease before starting the treatment. Contact your doctor if you experience any lung-related symptoms.

Liver

Inform your physician about any underlying liver disorders before taking Soliqua Solostar Injection, as this medication needs a dosage adjustment for liver patients.

Alcohol

Inform your doctor if you have a history of alcoholism before using the medicine. Drinking alcohol during the treatment can either raise or lower your blood sugar level.

Driving

Soliqua Solostar Injection may cause side effects like dizziness or you may have a risk of low blood sugar level which can affect the ability of driving. It is recommended to speak with your doctor for further details.

Side Effects of Soliqua Solostar Injection

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all medicines cause side effects, not everyone gets them.

Serious

Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)

Common

Dizziness
Feeling sick
Vomiting
Injection site reaction
Headache
Diarrhea
Respiratory tract infection (cold or sore throat)

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