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Soliqua 100/33 (Insulin)

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Description

SOLIQUA 100/33 (Insulin glargine and lixisenatide) is a combination drug product prescribed for people with type 2 diabetes mellitus. SOLIQUA 100/33 should be used in addition to diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control.

Directions

The starting dose of SOLIQUA 100/33 is determined by your doctor and can be:

  • 15 units insulin glargine and 5 micrograms lixisenatide
  • 30 units insulin glargine and 10 micrograms lixisenatide

The maximum daily dosage is 60 units insulin glargine and 20 micrograms lixisenatide.

Inject SOLIQUA 100/33 under the skin once daily at the same time each day.

Ingredients

SOLIQUA 100/33 contains a mixture of two medications. The drugs are delivered with a single injection.

The first medication in SOLIQUA is insulin glargine, long-acting insulin that lasts for about 24 hours in most people.

The second medication is a GLP-1 receptor agonist called lixisenatide, which increases the release of endogenous insulin from the pancreas.

Interactions

SOLIQUA 100/33 slows down the movement of certain drugs through the gastrointestinal tract. Take the following medications at least one hour before or 11 after SOLIQUA 100/33:

  • Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
  • Antibiotics
  • Oral contraceptives

Certain medications can affect the blood sugar of people with diabetes. Use caution if you are taking any of the following:

  • Alcohol
  • Atypical Antipsychotics
  • Corticosteroids
  • Disopyramide
  • Diuretics
  • Estrogens/Progesterones
  • Fibrates
  • Fluoxetine
  • Isoniazid
  • Lithium
  • Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs)
  • Niacin
  • Oral antidiabetic agents
  • Pentoxifylline
  • Phenothiazine derivatives
  • Pramlintide
  • Propoxyphene
  • Protease inhibitors
  • Salicylates
  • Somatostatin Analogues
  • Somatropin
  • Sulfonamide Antibiotics
  • Sympathomimetic agents
  • Thyroid replacement medication

The following drugs can mask the symptoms of hypoglycemia:

  • Beta-blockers
  • Clonidine
  • Guanethidine
  • Reserpine

Cautions

Tell your doctor if you have a history of pancreatitis.

Do not use an additional GLP-1 receptor agonist agent while using SOLIQUA 100/33.

SOLIQUA 100/33 pens should never be shared with multiple patients.

Monitor blood sugar regularly to detect and treat hypoglycemia, which can be life-threatening.

Your doctor should monitor potassium levels, kidney function, and liver function while taking SOLIQUA 100/33.

Side Effects

The most common adverse reactions with SOLIQUA 100/33 may include:

  • Allergic reactions
  • Diarrhea
  • Hypoglycemia
  • Nasopharyngitis
  • Nausea
  • Upper respiratory tract infections

References

Soliqua 100/33 [package insert] Bridgewater, NJ: Sanofi-Aventis; 2016


IMPORTANT NOTE: The above information is intended to increase awareness of health information and does not suggest treatment or diagnosis. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.

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