Glargine

Name: Glargine

Is INSULIN GLARGINE-INJECTABLE available as a generic drug?

GENERIC AVAILABLE: No

Which drugs or supplements interact with INSULIN GLARGINE-INJECTABLE?

There are many drugs that do not directly interfere with insulin glargine, but they may affect glucose breakdown in the body. This necessitates adjustments of insulin glargine doses.

Pramlintide (Symlin), disopyramide (Norpace), fenofibrate (Tricor), fluoxetine (Prozac), and aspirin can increase blood-sugar-lowering effect of insulin glargine.

Other drugs that can decrease the blood-sugar-lowering effect of insulin glargine are:

  • Corticosteroids like prednisone (Deltasone) and hydrocortisone (Hytone);
  • niacin (Niaspan),
  • isoniazid,
  • diuretics like hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide) and furosemide (Lasix);
  • estrogens and progesterone in oral contraceptives, and
  • albuterol (Proventil).

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