OptiClik

Six of the best sites for information on OptiClik insulin pens, cartridges and related supplies. Know of another site that should be listed here? Leave your suggestion at the bottom of this page. (Related searches: Lantus Pen, Lantus Insulin, Lantus Insulin Price)

1. OptiClik - Official site from pharmaceutical company Sanofi Aventis about the OptiClik Lantus (or Apidra) insulin pen, offering information on the different parts of the pen (including pointing out the reusable parts of the delivery system versus the disposable needles and cartridges), step-by-step written and video instructions on using the OptiClik pen (installing the cartridge and needle, doing the injection, removing the needle, replacing the cartridge), answers to questions on caring for the pen and the insulin cartridges, and how to get an OptiClik pen (only via doctor prescription). (www.opticlik.com)

2. OptiClik Instruction Leaflet - Easily printable instructions on how to use the OptiClik pen, including attaching the needle, doing a safety test, setting the dose, injecting, removing the needle, and replacing the cartridge. Also offers information on purchasing insulin cartridges and needles, removing air bubbles, how long an OptiClik pen will last (about 3 years), potential dosage problems and solutions, more. Note that this document is in PDF format and requires an Adobe Acrobat reader to view. (medicalcenter.osu.edu)

3. BD Ultra-Fine Pen Needles - Information on the three types of needles available from BD Consumer Healthcare to fit OptiClik pens. Site says to consult your doctor before deciding which ones to use or before deciding to switch needle tip type. (www.bddiabetes.com)

4. Lantus Pain - Forum discussion from May, 2005 about some OptiClik users feeling a sting when injecting Lantus, and why that might be, and ideas on how to get rid of the stinging (or at least makes it less so). (forum.lowcarber.org)

5. Lantus Prescribing Information - While some of this information on Lantus is very technical, you’ll also find some OptiClik info that may be useful such as this: “If OptiClik^®, the Insulin Delivery Device used with the LANTUS cartridge system, or SoloStar, disposable insulin device, malfunctions, LANTUS may be drawn from the cartridge system or from SoloStar into a U-100 syringe and injected.” (products.sanofi-aventis.us)

6. The Lantus SoloStar Insulin Pen - Technically this has nothing to do with OptiClik, but the SoloStar insulin pen is an alternate Lantus insulin delivery designed to require just one shot per day. It may be a viable alternative for current OptiClik users. (www.lantus.com)

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