Review the side-effects of Insulin Detemir as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Central Nervous System- Headache, neuropathy, seizure and sensory disturbances.
Skin- Inflammation of injection site, itching, rash and skin disorder.
Eye and ENT- Blurred vision and inflammation of nasopharynx.
Gastrointestinal- Abdominal pain, diarrhea and nausea.
Genitourinary- Urinary tract infection.
Hypersensitivity- Hypersensitivity reaction (including anaphylaxis, angioedema, fast pulse, hypotension, rash, shortness of breath, sweating) and insulin antibody production.
Lab-tests- Elevated alkaline phosphatase.
Metabolic- Low blood sugar, low potassium level and weight gain.
Respiratory- Upper respiratory tract infection.
Miscellaneous- Accidental injury, chest pain, absent reflexes, influenza and swelling in the extremities.
Levemir Flexpen
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Central Nervous System- Headache, neuropathy, seizure and sensory disturbances.
Skin- Inflammation of injection site, itching, rash and skin disorder.
Eye and ENT- Blurred vision and inflammation of nasopharynx.
Gastrointestinal- Abdominal pain, diarrhea and nausea.
Genitourinary- Urinary tract infection.
Hypersensitivity- Hypersensitivity reaction (including anaphylaxis, angioedema, fast pulse, hypotension, rash, shortness of breath, sweating) and insulin antibody production.
Lab-tests- Elevated alkaline phosphatase.
Metabolic- Low blood sugar, low potassium level and weight gain.
Respiratory- Upper respiratory tract infection.
Miscellaneous- Accidental injury, chest pain, absent reflexes, influenza and swelling in the extremities.
Other Precautions :
It is not to be used in insulin infusion pumps.Drug Name : Insulin Detemir
Insulin Detemir(Levemir Flexpen) generic is a long-acting form of the hormone insulin, prescribed for diabetes in patients with need of insulin to control their diabetes. It is a long-acting insulin. It helps to control the levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood. It works by helping move sugar from the blood into other body tissues where it is used for energy. It also stops the liver from producing more sugar.Trade Names for Insulin Detemir
International :
Levemir Flexpen
