Lantus clickstar Quick Manual

ClikSTAR

quick guide

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You have just been prescribed Lantus (insu­lin glargine) or Apidra (insulin glulisine) in a
ClikStar reusable insulin pen.
This quick guide contains information on
how to use your ClikStar. You can find more
detailed information in the instructions that
come in the ClikStar packaging.
You can also call [phone]
at any time for answers to your questions
about sanofi-aventis insulin pens.

ClikSTAR and its components

Each cylinder ampoule contains
300 units of insulin.

The following needles are suitable
for use with ClikStar:

• BD Micro-Fine, Ypsomed Penne,

• Artsana Insupen and Owen

• Mumford Unine Pentips.

The latest update regarding ap­proved needles and further informa­tion can be found on www.insulin.se

Protective sleeve

Ampoule sleeve

Dose window

Dosage knob

Plunger rod

Injection

button

Protective lm

Pen body

Outer needle cap

Inner needle cap

Needle (not included)

Check marking

Check marking

How to get started

1

Remove the protec-

tive sleeve. Unscrew

the ampoule sleeve
from the pen body.

Insert a new cylinder

ampoule into the
ampoule sleeve.

5

Hold the pen with the
needle pointing up.
Get rid of any air
bubbles by tapping on
the insulin reservoir.

6
7

Press the injection

button all the way in.
Check that there is
insulin coming out of
the tip of the
needle and
that the dose
window is
displaying “0”.

Choose a dose of 2
units by turning the
dosage knob. Remove
the outer and inner
needle caps.

2

Push the plunger rod

straight in with the
aid of the ampoule
sleeve. You can also
push the plunger rod
in using your finger.

3

Screw the ampoule
sleeve back onto the
pen body until it
”clicks” into place
and the markings line
up.

4

Attach a needle
directly to the pen.
Screw or push the
needle on depending
on which needle you
are using.

Carry out a safety test prior to each injection

Set the dose and inject

1

Set the required dose.

If you turn past the unit
you want to inject,

simply turn back to the
correct unit.

Inject your dose in the way that your diabetes

nurse or doctor showed you. Stick the needle
into your skin and press the injection button all

the way in. As you inject, the dose window

counts down to “0”.

4

Once you have injected

NB!
Always remove the needle after an injection
and store the ClikStar without a needle. This

helps to prevent contamination, air bubbles

and insulin leakage.

2
3

Keep the injection button depressed for a

count of 10, then pull the

needle out.

10 sec.

Put on the outer

needle cap and
unscrew the needle.

Dispose of the needle

as instructed.
Replace the pen cap
on your ClikStar and
store in a safe place.

Before use

• Always attach a new needle before each

injection.

• Always check the label on the insulin before

use to ensure that you have the correct type
of insulin.

Usage

• Never use a cylinder ampoule that is

damaged.

• Never use the ClikStar if it is damaged or not

functioning correctly.

• If you use different types of insulin, you

should have different-coloured pens for
each type of insulin.

If you are unable to set the required dose,
check that there is sufficient insulin in the

cylinder ampoule. If there is not enough
insulin left in the cylinder ampoule, you can

do one of the following:

• inject what is left in the cylinder ampoule

and make up your dose using a new cylinder
ampoule.

• or use a new cylinder ampoule to inject the

full dose.

Never force the dosage knob.

When the insulin is getting low, you can see

on the cylinder ampoule’s graded scale rough­ly how much insulin is left. This scale only
gives a rough idea of how much is left and
should not be used for precise dose reading.

Storage of your ClikSTAR

• Store out of reach and sight of children.

• If the cylinder ampoule is stored in a cold
place (e.g. in a fridge), take it out 1-2 hours

before injecting to allow it to warm up.

• Once a cylinder ampoule has been started, it

can be used for up to 28 days under normal
circumstances.

• After 4 years of use, you should discard your

ClikStar pen as instructed by medical staff
and as per local regulations.

• Protect your ClikStar from direct sunlight.

• See the insulin package leaet for further

information on storage.

If you need to clean the outside of your

ClikStar, you can wipe it with a damp cloth.
Do not soak or wash your ClikStar.

If you have any questions about your

ClikStar, call us on our service number
[phone] (open 24 hours).

Tips and advice

Own notes

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sanofi-aventis AB, Tel: +46 (0)8 - 634 50 00. www.sanofi-aventis.se
If you have any questions about our pharmaceuticals, please contact: infoavd@sanofi-aventis.com
Clikstar is CE-marked.

You can find more information about diabetes at www.insulin.se

You can also read about different insulins at www.fass.se

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