While taking a diabetic patient's drug history, I came across a new type of insulin called Abasalgar for the first time. It is extremely important and also required as a registered healthcare professional that I keep my knowledge up to date in order to provide safe and effective care to patients. Insulins are considered one of the high risk medicines which can can lead to serious problems or consequences if one fails to obtain correct information about them: the name of the insulin, the correct dose and device type. After checking the patient information leaflet and with the consultant pharmacist on the ward, I know that Abasalgar is a long-acting insulin analogue having similar profile to Lantus with duration of to 24 hours. Side effects and efficacy have also shown to be approximately equal to Lantus. It is taken once daily at the same time of each day and is available as a 100 units/mL solution.
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