Levemir FlexTouch Pens 100 Unit/ml 5×3 ml

Basic Properties of Levemir for Low Blood Sugar

Active substance: Insulin detemir

Levemir insulin is a remedy created for people with diabetes mellitus. It’s a type of long-acting insulin that is similar to the one produced in the human body. Its effect starts in a few hours after the administration and stays for twenty-four hours.

With its help, it is possible to control blood sugar levels by readjusting it to various tissues like muscles, fat, or the liver. Patients also use Levemir for regulating glucose levels in the body.

The solution in pen must be transparent, clear, and without any foreign particles. If not, the patient may need another cartridge.

Instructions for Use

Depending on the doctor’s instructions, an insulin dose should be injected once (before going to bed) or twice (in the morning and before sleeping) per day. The needles or syringes cannot be used by two different people. For comfortable administration, the remedy should be at room temperature. The injection site shouldn’t be massaged after the injection.

Limitations

Patients with the following symptoms cannot take Levemir Flextouch:

• Those who have allergic reactions because of the Levemir or any components of the remedy;
• During hypoglycemia (low blood sugar episodes).

Moreover, those who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have any changes in their prescriptions, should discuss if there are any special instructions in taking Levemir for them.

Dosing and Administration

The type of insulin, as well as the dose, should be prescribed by the doctor, the patient cannot decide it by himself.

A new dose of the remedy has to be calculated if the person has any diet changes, regular physical activity, illnesses, serious weight gain or loss, etc.

The injection sites where the Flextouch pen can be applied include the shoulders, buttocks, and belly. They should be switched after every injection in order to avoid bumps and skin irritations. Do not administer into the vein or muscles. Make sure the full dose is injected every time.

Side Effects

While using Levemir Insulin Detemir, the following signs and symptoms may occur:

• Dizziness;
• Rash or slight allergy;
• Changes in the mood;
• Excessive sweating;
• Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level).

Everything mentioned above should be gone in a few days without a doctor’s assistance. However, they may also include some serious side effects, like heart failure, trouble breathing, or accelerated heartbeat. In this case, it is important to contact the specialist immediately.

Do not forget that Levemir cannot be administered during the hypoglycemia episodes. The patients may need to eat something sweet, have a sugary drink or take a glucose pill to make the situation better. If it’s not helping, the help of a specialist is required to get a glucagon injection.

Storage and Handling Conditions of Levemir Insulin Detemir

The unopened pens should be stored in the refrigerator at a temperature of 2 to 8 ° C. They cannot be frozen (if they were – patients can’t use them anymore). Keep in the places protected from direct sunlight and heat. The remedy can be stored until the expiration date mentioned on the package.

An opened package should be stored at a temperature below 25 ° C for up to 6 weeks. Dispose boxes after 42 days, even if there is medicine left in the pen.

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