Levemir Penfill (Insulin Detemir)

Additional information

Levemir Penfill (Insulin Detemir)'s dosage depends on the condition being treated. Your doctor or pharmacist may have suggested a schedule that is more appropriate for you. Your required dose of insulin depends on how much natural insulin your pancreas is producing and how well your body is able to use the insulin. It is only injected subcutaneously (under the skin), not intravenously (into the vein) or intramuscularly (into the muscle). Important: Follow the instructions on the label. Do not use more of this product, or more often, than prescribed. If you forget a dose, contact your pharmacist.
 
WARNING: Rotate your injection sites (stomach, thigh, buttock, or upper arm) you choose for each dose. Hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) or hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) may result from changes in meal pattern (e.g., type of foods eaten, timing of meals), changes in the level of physical activity, increased work or exercise without eating, or changes to coadministered medications. Glucose monitoring is recommended for all patients with diabetes. Any change of insulin regimen should be made cautiously and only under medical supervision.
 
In addition to its desired action, Levemir Penfill (Insulin Detemir) may cause some side effects, notably:
It may cause low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), fatigue, tingling of hands or feet, or blurred vision.
It may cause high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) if the dose is too little. 
It may cause a little depression in the skin (lipoatrophy), skin thickening (lipohypertrophy), skin lumps (localized cutaneous amyloidosis). 
It may cause redness, swelling, or itching at injection site, or diarrhea. 

Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to insulin detemir or any component of the formulation. Do not use during episodes of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). 
 
Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. If you're planning a pregnancy or become pregnant or breastfeeding, contact your family doctor. 
 
A treatment with Levemir Penfill (Insulin Detemir) requires regular monitoring by a doctor. Be sure to see your doctor for all regularly scheduled appointments.Levemir Penfill (Insulin Detemir)