Lantus Solostar Injectable
Lantus Solostar is an FDA-approved preparation containing Lantus Solostar, for veterinary use. Available by prescription.
Giving your pet an injection might feel intimidating at first, but with practice, it becomes routine. Follow these steps for safe and stress-free injections.
Get Your Supplies Ready
- Medication vial or pre-filled syringe
- Alcohol swabs
- Sterile syringe & needle (if not pre-filled)
- Sharps container for safe needle disposal
Drawing Up the Dose (if needed)
- Clean the vial top with an alcohol swab
- Attach needle to syringe
- Pull in air equal to the dose
- Insert needle into vial, push air in
- Draw out the correct dose
- Tap out air bubbles
Pick the Injection Site
- Subcutaneous (under the skin): Loose skin between shoulder blades or side
- Intramuscular (into muscle): As directed by your vet
Prep the Area
- Pinch a fold of skin to form a “tent” (for subcutaneous). Wipe with alcohol if recommended.
Inject the Medication
- Hold the syringe like a pencil
- Insert the needle into the base of the skin tent at a 45° angle
- Push the plunger slowly to inject
After the Injection
- Remove the needle smoothly
- Place it immediately in the sharps container (don’t recap)
- Pat the area and give your pet praise or a treat
Safety Tips
- Never reuse needles
- Always dispose of used needles properly
- Ask your vet for help if unsure
Lantus Solostar is a pre-filled insulin glargine pen injector utilized in veterinary medicine for the management of blood glucose. It is a prescription medication available for use in dogs and cats, requiring a valid veterinarian-client-patient relationship before it can be dispensed. It is frequently considered in the context of diabetes mellitus for owners who prioritize ease of administration and dosing precision.
The actions described here reflect the product's FDA-approved labeling; your veterinarian determines the appropriate use for your animal.
Prescription only. Use only under the direction of a licensed veterinarian. This information is not a substitute for veterinary diagnosis, prescribing or monitoring.
At a pharmacological level, the insulin glargine is considered for its role in glucose transport into cells over an extended duration. Commonly observed effects include behavioral shifts such as lethargy or increased hunger. Because insulin influences blood glucose, your veterinarian will monitor for observational signs of hypoglycemia, which may manifest as weakness or tremors. Owners should monitor for any unusual behavioral changes and contact their veterinarian promptly. The pen requires specific needle attachments and proper priming before each dose.
Yes. Lantus Solostar is a prescription medication and requires a valid authorization from a licensed veterinarian. Mixlab ensures all legal and professional standards are met before dispensing.
The Solostar pen is a manufactured delivery device. If a different concentration or format is needed, Mixlab can discuss specialized compounded options for the active ingredient, insulin glargine, based on a valid prescription.
Veterinarians discuss the Solostar pen because it integrates the insulin and the dosing mechanism into one device. This provides a method for accurate dosing without the need for traditional syringes and vials.
Yes. The pen requires specific pen needles that are attached for each dose. Your veterinarian will provide guidance on the proper needle type and how to safely dispose of them after use.
Unused pens should be kept in the refrigerator, while the pen currently in use is often kept at room temperature as directed by the manufacturer. Always follow the specific storage guidance provided by your veterinarian.
