What each one is for, how to take it, side effects and warnings, side by side from the official labels.
| Insulin Glargine | Isophane Insulin | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Insulin (diabetes) | Insulin (diabetes) |
| Used for | ® is indicated to improve glycemic control in adults and pediatric patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus and in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. BASAGLAR ® is a long-acting human insulin analog indicated to improve glycemic control in adults and pediatri… | For the temporary relief of general weakness, debilitation, excessive sweating, or minor skin rash or hives due to sensitivity to phenolic compounds found in foods or other products.* |
| Usual adult dose | Not on the label | Adults and children 12 years and over: Take 10 drops up to 3 times per day. |
| Children | ? The safety and effectiveness of BASAGLAR have been established in pediatric patients (age 6 to 15 years) with type 1 diabetes based on an adequate and well-controlled trial of another insulin glargine product, 100 units/mL, in pediatric patients (age 6 to 15… | Children under 12 years of age. |
| Prescription (U.S.) | Yes | No (over the counter) |
| Common side effects | The following adverse reactions are discussed elsewhere: Hypoglycemia [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] . Hypoglycemia Due to Medication Errors [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )] . Hypersensitivity Reactions [see Warnings… | Not on the label |
| Pregnancy | 8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Published studies with use of insulin glargine products during pregnancy have not reported a clear association with insulin glargine products and adverse developmental outco… | If pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a healthcare professional before use. |
From the official U.S. labels. Brands and strengths differ between countries.
The official labels mention them together: Hyperglycemia or hypoglycemia with changes in insulin regimen: make changes to a patient's insulin regimen (e.g., insulin strength, manufacturer, type, injection site or method of administration) under close medical supervision with increased frequency of blood glucose monitoring. Ask a pharmacist before combining them.
Check them togetherInsulin Glargine is insulin (diabetes) and Isophane Insulin is insulin (diabetes). Insulin Glargine is used for: ® is indicated to improve glycemic control in adults and pediatric patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus and in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. BASAGLAR ® is a long-acting human insulin analog indicated to improve glycemic control in adults and pediatri… Isophane Insulin is used for: For the temporary relief of general weakness, debilitation, excessive sweating, or minor skin rash or hives due to sensitivity to phenolic compounds found in foods or other products.*
The official labels mention them together: Hyperglycemia or hypoglycemia with changes in insulin regimen: make changes to a patient's insulin regimen (e.g., insulin strength, manufacturer, type, injection site or method of administration) under close medical supervision with increased frequency of blood glucose monitoring. Ask a pharmacist before combining them.
It depends on what you are treating, your health and other medicines. Your doctor or pharmacist can tell you which one suits you; this page shows what each official label says.