General Information on Levemir Insulin Flexpen
Levemir Insulin Flexpen or insulin detemir is a hormone which is produced synthetically. It is clear, colorless and a neutral sterile solution. The main function of insulin is to lower the high glucose levels in the blood. Levemir Insulin Flexpen acts as long-acting insulin, which is quite different from the insulin made synthetically. The main purpose of insulin detemir is to treat diabetes in geriatric and children. Levemir Insulin Flexpen is used to treat both diabetes type 1 and diabetes type 2.
Side effects of Levemir Insulin Flexpen
Patients with undiscovered insulin allergy may develop serious side effects from Levemir Insulin Flexpen. These side effects include rash over whole body, shortness of breath, hypoxia, diaphoresis, tachycardia to name a few. The doctor should be called immediately if the patient develops such symptoms. On the other hand, Levemir Insulin Flexpen can significantly lower the blood sugar levels resulting in headache, vomiting, drowsiness, confusion and seizures. The patients should especially watch for any signs of hypoglycemia as it sometimes develops into an emergency medical condition.
Precautions
Before you buy Levemir Insulin Flexpen, your doctor should be sure that you do not have any insulin allergies. The doctor should be also informed if you have any other allergies apart from insulin. Levemir Insulin Flexpen should always be stopped if the patient develops hypoglycemia as it leads to life-threatening conditions. The doctor should be notified also if one has chronic problems related to diarrhea, renal disease, hepatic disease, and neuropathy. Due to hypoglycemia, patients tend to develop vision changes, passing out and low level of alertness. It is advisable in these conditions not to drive or use heavy equipment. Alcohol intake should be minimized or stopped altogether while using Levemir Insulin Flexpen. Levemir Insulin Flexpen dosage also depends on activity level of the patient. A higher dose after high level of activity can also cause hypoglycemia.
Levemir Insulin Flexpen Dosage
Levemir Insulin Flexpen should always be used in the doctor's prescribed form. The prescription label should be used to follow correct directions on administration. Levemir Insulin Flexpen should never be mixed with other types of insulin, i.e., synthesized and non-synthesized. Levemir insulin Flexpen is administered as an injection under your skin. Patients should be well educated on how to self-inject the Levemir Insulin Flexpen. This medication can be used once daily or twice daily. It should always be taken at evening supper or at sleep hour if taken once daily. If patient is on twice daily dose, he should space the dosing in a 12-hour interval between the morning and evening dose. It is also recommended that the site of the injection should always be different for two consecutive doses.
Interactions
The main side effect of Levemir Insulin Flexpen is hypoglycemia and using some medications in conjunction with Levemir Insulin Flexpen can sometimes make it difficult to determine hypoglycemia. These medications include inhalers like albuterol, beta-blockers like atenolol, labetalol, metoprolol. The doctor should be notified if the patient is using these medications before you start using Levemir Insulin Flexpen. Apart from this, the doctor should be also informed if the patient is using vitamins, minerals or herbal products.
Pharmacist Notes: Levemir is shipped in refridgerated packaging. It is stable at room temperature for 42 days.
