Levemir 100 IU/ml Flexpen 5 pens 3 ml

Description

Insulin detemir is a newer, longer-acting insulin. Newer insulin products are improved versions of human insulin. Insulin is used to reduce high blood sugar levels in adults, adolescents, and children 1 year of age and older who have diabetes. The insulin ranger can be used with meal-related rapid-acting insulins. In the treatment of type 2 diabetes, insulin can also be used in combination with diabetes tablets and/or with injectable antidiabetic products other than insulin. Insulin has a long and stable blood sugar-lowering effect within 3 to 4 hours after injection. The insulin ranger provides up to 24 hours of basal insulin coverage How to use Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. Use insulin detemir once each day, preferably at the same time each day. Insulin detemir is for injection under the skin (subcutaneously). You should not inject yourself directly into a vein (intravenously) or into a muscle (into a muscle). With each injection, change the injection site within the area of ​​skin you are using. This may reduce the risk of developing lumps or pitting of the skin. The best places to inject are: the front of the waist (abdomen), the upper arm, or the front of the thighs. Insulin will work faster if it is injected into the front of your waist. You should always check your blood sugar regularly. Insulin detemir can be used in adolescents and children aged 1 year and older. There is no experience with the use of insulin detemir in children under 1 year of age. Warnings and precautions Talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse before using insulin detemir. Be especially aware of the following: Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) High blood sugar (hyperglycemia) Switching from another insulin Pioglitazone is used with insulin. Eye disorder Skin changes at the injection site. Side Effects Insulin detemir can cause serious side effects. These side effects occur in only a few people and include: Hypoglycemia Skin changes at the injection site. Allergy signs Vision problems Joint swelling Diabetic retinopathy (an eye disease associated with diabetes that can lead to vision loss) Painful neuropathy (pain due to nerve damage) Storage Information Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children. Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the pen label and box after “EXP”. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month. Always keep the pen cap on when not in use to protect it from light. Insulin detemir must be protected from excessive heat and light. Before opening: The insulin infusion pen that is not in use should be stored in the refrigerator at a temperature of 2 to 8 degrees Celsius, away from the cooling element. Do not freeze. During use or when carrying as a spare: You can carry the insulin removal pen with you and keep it at a temperature below 30°C or in the refrigerator (2°C to 8°C) for up to 4 weeks. If refrigerated, keep away from the cooling element. Do not freeze. Do not dispose of medicines via wastewater or household waste. Drug Interactions Please tell your doctor if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medications, including those obtained without a prescription. Especially if you are taking medications for: birth control, pain, hormone replacement, diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma, depression, autoimmune diseases, or infections. Ingredients Insulin detemir Specifications Product Texture: Pen