Soliqua Peach Pen 100 IU/50 mcg (a strength of Insulin glargine and lixisenatide) is an injectable prescription combination. It is used alongside diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes. It contains a long-acting insulin and a GLP-1 receptor agonist. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Key Dosing Facts
- Dose Range: The peach-colored pen delivers dose steps between 10 to 40 units of insulin glargine and 5 to 20 mcg of lixisenatide per injection.
- Maximum Dose: Do not exceed 60 units of the medication per day.
- Timing: Administer it subcutaneously once daily, ideally within one hour prior to your first meal of the day. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Proper Storage
- Before First Use: Store in the refrigerator between 36° F to 46° F (2° C to 8° C). Do not freeze.
- After First Use: The pen can be stored at room temperature (up to 77° F / 25° C) but must be discarded after 28 days.
Important Safety Information
- Do Not Share: Never share your pen with anyone else, even if the needle is changed, to prevent the spread of serious infections.
- Injection Sites: Rotate injection sites (e.g., abdomen, thighs, or upper arms) with each dose to prevent skin changes like pitting or lumps (lipodystrophy).
- Side Effects: Common side effects often include low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting. [
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