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LANTUS SOLOSTAR (insulin glargine recombinant)

Metabolic Approved 2000-04-20

Lantus SoloStar is a long-acting human insulin analog indicated to improve glycemic control in adult and pediatric patients with diabetes mellitus. It functions as a basal insulin to help manage blood sugar levels over an extended period. This medication is not recommended for the treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis.

Source: FDA Label • Sanofi • Insulin Analog

How LANTUS SOLOSTAR Works

Insulin glargine regulates glucose metabolism by stimulating peripheral glucose uptake in skeletal muscle and fat while simultaneously inhibiting glucose production in the liver. These combined actions result in a reduction of blood glucose levels. Additionally, the drug inhibits the breakdown of proteins and lipids while enhancing protein synthesis within the body.

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Indications
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Phase 3 Trials
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Years on Market

Details

Status
Prescription
First Approved
2000-04-20
Routes
INJECTION
Dosage Forms
INJECTABLE

Companies

Active Ingredient: INSULIN GLARGINE RECOMBINANT

LANTUS SOLOSTAR Approval History

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New Indication
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Label Update
29 FDA actions from 2000 to 2023 · 4 indication expansions
Jun 2023 SUPPL
Label · Labeling
Jun 2022 SUPPL
Label · Labeling
Nov 2019 SUPPL
Label · Labeling

What LANTUS SOLOSTAR Treats

1 indications

LANTUS SOLOSTAR is approved for 1 conditions since its original approval in 2000. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.

  • Diabetes
Source: FDA Label

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Clinical Trial Registry

1 trials
Trial Sponsor ID Phase Status Title
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Understanding FDA Approval Types
Count Type What it means
- ORIG Original approval - drug first enters market
- SUPPL - Efficacy New indication (new disease/condition approved)
- SUPPL - Labeling Label text changes (warnings, dosing updates)
- SUPPL - Manufacturing Production changes (new facility)
- SUPPL - Chemistry Formulation changes (new dosage strength)

Green lines in the timeline show ORIG and Efficacy approvals - the clinically meaningful milestones.

LANTUS SOLOSTAR FDA Label Details

Indications & Usage

FDA Label (PDF)

LANTUS SOLOSTAR is indicated for the treatment of Diabetes.

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