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BASAGLAR® (insulin glargine) injection 100 units/mL: Comparable A1C reduction to Lantus® (insulin glargine injection) in adult patients with type 2 or type 1 diabetes

BASAGLAR demonstrated noninferiority to Lantus as measured by A1C reduction in adult patients with type 2 diabetes1,2

Type 2 diabetes: Change in A1C from baseline at 24 weeks

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WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

All insulins, including BASAGLAR, cause a shift in potassium from the extracellular to intracellular space, possibly leading to hypokalemia. Untreated hypokalemia may cause respiratory paralysis, ventricular arrhythmia, and death. Monitor potassium levels in patients at risk for hypokalemia if indicated.

A comparable percentage of adult patients with type 2 diabetes achieved A1C <7% at 24 weeks1,2*

48.8% chart

BASAGLAR + OAMs
(n=376†; baseline A1C: 8.35%)

52.5% chart

Lantus + OAMs
(n=380†; baseline A1C: 8.31%)

*Secondary endpoint.

†Full analysis set; n values reflect maximum sample size.

Trial design: 24-week phase 3, randomized, double-blind trial of 756 adult patients with type 2 diabetes who were either insulin-naive and failed to achieve adequate glycemic control on at least 2 OAMs, or were already on Lantus‡ along with 2 or more OAMs with adequate or inadequate glycemic control. The primary endpoint was noninferiority of BASAGLAR to Lantus as measured by change in A1C from baseline at 24 weeks.1,2

The starting dose for all insulin-naive patients was 10 units/day, while patients entering the study on Lantus were randomized to either BASAGLAR or Lantus at a dose equivalent to their prestudy Lantus dose. BASAGLAR and Lantus titrations were patient-driven based on self-measured fasting plasma glucose with a target of ≤100 mg/dL.2

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WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

Thiazolidinediones (TZDs), which are peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR)-gamma agonists, can cause dose-related fluid retention, particularly when used in combination with insulin. Fluid retention may lead to or exacerbate heart failure. These patients should be observed for signs and symptoms of heart failure. If heart failure occurs, dosage reduction or discontinuation of TZD must be considered.

Type 2 diabetes adverse events

This trial was not designed to evaluate the relative safety between BASAGLAR and Lantus, and comparator adverse event rates are not an adequate basis for comparison of rates between the products.

BASAGLAR vs Lantus: Severe symptomatic hypoglycemia over 24 weeks of treatment2

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BASAGLAR + OAMs
(n=376*)

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Lantus + OAMs
(n=380*)

*Full analysis set; n values reflect maximum sample size.

Hypoglycemia was the most commonly observed adverse reaction in patients using insulin, including BASAGLAR. Hypoglycemia was defined as blood glucose ≤3.9 mmol/L (≤70 mg/dL) or a sign or symptom associated with hypoglycemia. Severe symptomatic hypoglycemia was defined as an event with symptoms consistent with hypoglycemia that required assistance of another person, and was associated with either blood glucose levels below 50 mg/dL or prompt recovery after oral carbohydrate, intravenous glucose, or glucagon administration.1,2

Rates of reported hypoglycemia depend upon the definition of hypoglycemia used, diabetes type, insulin dose, intensity of glucose control, background therapies, and other intrinsic and extrinsic factors. For these reasons, comparing rates of hypoglycemia in clinical trials for BASAGLAR with the incidence of hypoglycemia for other products may be misleading, and may not be representative of hypoglycemia rates that will occur in clinical practice.

Type 2 diabetes: adverse reactions occurring in ≥5% of adult patients treated with BASAGLAR or Lantus over 24 weeks of treatment1,3

Adverse Events BASAGLAR
+ OAMs (n=376)		 Lantus
+ OAMs (n=380)
Adverse Events Infection†‡ BASAGLAR + OAMs (n=376): 17% Lantus + OAMs (n=380): 16%
Adverse Events Nasopharyngitis BASAGLAR + OAMs (n=376): 6% Lantus + OAMs (n=380): 6%
Adverse Events Upper respiratory tract infection BASAGLAR + OAMs (n=376): 5% Lantus + OAMs (n=380): 4%

†Infections other than nasopharyngitis or upper respiratory tract infection.

‡Infections were a category of treatment-emergent adverse events that were reported during the 24-week trial and included events such as influenza, urinary tract infection, bronchitis, gastroenteritis, and sinusitis. Excluded were nasopharyngitis and upper respiratory tract infection.4

Type 1 diabetes comparable A1C reduction

BASAGLAR demonstrated noninferiority to Lantus as measured by A1C reduction in adult patients with type 1 diabetes.1,5

Type 1 diabetes: Change in A1C from baseline at 24 weeks

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ADVERSE REACTIONS

Adverse reactions commonly (>5%) associated with insulin glargine products are: hypoglycemia, allergic reactions, injection site reaction, lipodystrophy, pruritus, rash, edema, and weight gain.

A comparable percentage of adult patients with type 1 diabetes achieved A1C <7% at 24 weeks1,5*

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BASAGLAR + Insulin lispro
(n=268†; baseline A1C: 7.75%)

32.2% chart

Lantus + Insulin lispro
(n=267†; baseline A1C: 7.79%)

*Secondary endpoint.

†Full analysis set; n values reflect maximum sample size.

Trial design: 52-week phase 3, randomized, open-label study of 535 adult patients with type 1 diabetes who were also treated with insulin lispro. The primary endpoint was noninferiority of BASAGLAR to Lantus as measured by change in A1C from baseline at 24 weeks.1,5

Patients started on the same dose of BASAGLAR or Lantus and at the same time of day as their prestudy basal insulin; mealtime insulin was replaced with insulin lispro at doses equivalent to prestudy mealtime insulin; titrations were investigator-driven based on self-measured fasting plasma glucose to achieve glycemic targets (A1C <7%, fasting plasma-equivalent glucose ≤108 mg/dL, and other preprandial capillary blood glucoses [70 to 130 mg/dL]).5

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DRUG INTERACTIONS

Certain drugs may affect glucose metabolism, requiring insulin dose adjustment and close monitoring of blood glucose.

The risk of hypoglycemia may increase when antidiabetic agents, ACE inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor blocking agents, disopyramide, fibrates, fluoxetine, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, pentoxifylline, pramlintide, salicylates, somatostatin analog (e.g., octreotide), and sulfonamide antibiotics are co-administered with BASAGLAR.

The blood glucose lowering effect of BASAGLAR may decrease when co-administered with atypical antipsychotics, corticosteroids, danazol, diuretics, estrogens, glucagon, isoniazid, niacin, oral contraceptives, phenothiazines, progestogens (e.g., in oral contraceptives), protease inhibitors, somatropin, sympathomimetic agents (e.g., albuterol, epinephrine, terbutaline), and thyroid hormones. The blood glucose lowering effect of BASAGLAR may increase or decrease when co-administered with alcohol, beta-blockers, clonidine, lithium salts, and pentamidine.

The signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia may be blunted when beta-blockers, clonidine, guanethidine, and reserpine are co-administered with BASAGLAR.

Type 1 diabetes adverse events

This trial was not designed to evaluate the relative safety between BASAGLAR and Lantus, and comparator adverse event rates are not an adequate basis for comparison of rates between the products.

BASAGLAR vs Lantus: severe symptomatic hypoglycemia over 52 weeks of treatment5

4% chart

BASAGLAR + Insulin lispro
(n=268*)

4% chart

Lantus + Insulin lispro
(n=267*)

*Full analysis set; n values reflect maximum sample size.

Hypoglycemia was the most commonly observed adverse reaction in patients using insulin, including BASAGLAR. Hypoglycemia was defined as blood glucose ≤3.9 mmol/L (≤70 mg/dL) or a sign or symptom associated with hypoglycemia. Severe symptomatic hypoglycemia was defined as an event with symptoms consistent with hypoglycemia that required assistance of another person, and was associated with either blood glucose levels below 50 mg/dL or prompt recovery after oral carbohydrate, intravenous glucose, or glucagon administration.1,5

Rates of reported hypoglycemia depend upon the definition of hypoglycemia used, diabetes type, insulin dose, intensity of glucose control, background therapies, and other intrinsic and extrinsic factors. For these reasons, comparing rates of hypoglycemia in clinical trials for BASAGLAR with the incidence of hypoglycemia for other products may be misleading, and may not be representative of hypoglycemia rates that will occur in clinical practice.

Type 1 diabetes: adverse reactions occurring in ≥5% of adult patients over 52 weeks1,6

Adverse Events BASAGLAR
+ insulin lispro (n=268)		 Lantus
+ insulin lispro (n=267)
Adverse Events Infection†‡ BASAGLAR + insulin lispro (n=268): 24% Lantus + insulin lispro (n=267): 24%
Adverse Events Nasopharyngitis BASAGLAR + insulin lispro (n=268): 16% Lantus + insulin lispro (n=267): 17%
Adverse Events Upper respiratory tract infection BASAGLAR + insulin lispro (n=268): 8% Lantus + insulin lispro (n=267): 8%

†Infections other than nasopharyngitis or upper respiratory tract infection.

‡Infections were a category of treatment-emergent adverse events that were reported during the 52-week trial and included events such as influenza, urinary tract infection, bronchitis, gastroenteritis, and sinusitis. Excluded were nasopharyngitis and upper respiratory tract infection.7

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References:

  1. BASAGLAR [Prescribing Information]. Indianapolis, IN: Eli Lilly and Company.
  2. Rosenstock J, Hollander P, Bhargava A, et al. Diabetes Obes Metab. 2015;17:734-741.
  3. Data on file, Lilly USA, LLC. BAS20160408A.
  4. Data on file, Lilly USA, LLC. BAS20160811B.
  5. Blevins TC, Dahl D, Rosenstock J, et al. Diabetes Obes Metab. 2015;17:726-733.
  6. Data on file, Lilly USA, LLC. BAS20151103E.
  7. Data on file, Lilly USA, LLC. BAS20160811A.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Contraindications -

BASAGLAR is contraindicated during episodes of hypoglycemia, and in patients with hypersensitivity to insulin glargine or any of the excipients in BASAGLAR.

Warnings and Precautions

BASAGLAR prefilled pens must never be shared between patients, even if the needle is changed. Sharing poses a risk of transmission of blood borne pathogens.

Changes in insulin strength, manufacturer, type, injection site, or method of administration may affect glycemic control and predispose to hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia. Any changes in insulin regimen should be made cautiously and only under close medical supervision, and the frequency of blood glucose monitoring should be increased. Due to reports of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia, advise patients who have repeatedly injected into areas of lipodystrophy or localized cutaneous amyloidosis to change the injection site to unaffected areas and closely monitor blood glucose. For patients with type 2 diabetes, dosage adjustments of concomitant anti-diabetic products may be needed.

Hypoglycemia is the most common adverse reaction associated with insulins, including BASAGLAR. Severe hypoglycemia can cause seizures, may be life-threatening, or cause death.

Accidental mix-ups between insulin products have been reported. To avoid hypoglycemia due to medication errors between BASAGLAR and other insulins, instruct patients to always check the insulin label before each injection.

Severe, life-threatening, generalized allergy, including anaphylaxis, can occur with insulins, including BASAGLAR. If hypersensitivity reactions occur, discontinue BASAGLAR; treat per standard of care and monitor until symptoms and signs resolve. BASAGLAR is contraindicated in patients who have had hypersensitivity reactions to insulin glargine or one of the excipients.

All insulins, including BASAGLAR, cause a shift in potassium from the extracellular to intracellular space, possibly leading to hypokalemia. Untreated hypokalemia may cause respiratory paralysis, ventricular arrhythmia, and death. Monitor potassium levels in patients at risk for hypokalemia if indicated.

Thiazolidinediones (TZDs), which are peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR)-gamma agonists, can cause dose-related fluid retention, particularly when used in combination with insulin. Fluid retention may lead to or exacerbate heart failure. These patients should be observed for signs and symptoms of heart failure. If heart failure occurs, dosage reduction or discontinuation of TZD must be considered.

Adverse Reactions

Adverse reactions commonly (>5%) associated with insulin glargine products are: hypoglycemia, allergic reactions, injection site reaction, lipodystrophy, pruritus, rash, edema, and weight gain.

Drug Interactions

Certain drugs may affect glucose metabolism, requiring insulin dose adjustment and close monitoring of blood glucose.

The risk of hypoglycemia may increase when antidiabetic agents, ACE inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor blocking agents, disopyramide, fibrates, fluoxetine, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, pentoxifylline, pramlintide, salicylates, somatostatin analog (e.g., octreotide), and sulfonamide antibiotics are co-administered with BASAGLAR.

The blood glucose lowering effect of BASAGLAR may decrease when co-administered with atypical antipsychotics, corticosteroids, danazol, diuretics, estrogens, glucagon, isoniazid, niacin, oral contraceptives, phenothiazines, progestogens (e.g., in oral contraceptives), protease inhibitors, somatropin, sympathomimetic agents (e.g., albuterol, epinephrine, terbutaline), and thyroid hormones. The blood glucose lowering effect of BASAGLAR may increase or decrease when co-administered with alcohol, beta-blockers, clonidine, lithium salts, and pentamidine.

The signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia may be blunted when beta-blockers, clonidine, guanethidine, and reserpine are co-administered with BASAGLAR.

BV HCP ISI 14SEP2022

For more information, please see accompanying Full Prescribing Information and Patient Information. Please see Instructions for Use.

INDICATION

BASAGLAR is indicated to improve glycemic control in adults and pediatric patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus and in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Limitations of Use: BASAGLAR is not recommended for the treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis.