Levemir Insulin Penfill (Insulin Detemir)

General Information on Levemir Insulin Penfill

Insulin Detemir is the generic name of Levemir Insulin Penfill and is known to be a human insulin analogue that is long acting and is capable of maintaining the basal level of insulin. Levemir Insulin Penfill is a sterile solution that is available in the form of an injection. It action lasts over 24 hours and it is produced through a process including expression of recombinant DNA, followed by checmical modification. Insulin Detemir is a clear, aqueous, and colorless solution and you can buy Levemir Insulin Penfill injections from a pharmacy only if it has been prescribed.

Side effects of Levemir Insulin Penfill

Administration of Levemir Insulin Penfill injection can have different levels of side effects in different patients and they can vary from mild to severe. Serious side effects of Insulin Detemir are uncommon and rare but they do happen. Some of the common and mild to moderate side effects and symptoms include insulin allergy symptoms like itchy skin leading to rash all over the body, trouble breathing, wheezing, fast heart rate, sweating, and feeling of fainting. Some of the other common but severe side effects include swelling of your feet or even hands, and symptoms of low potassium like muscle weakness, extreme thirst, confusion, limp feeling, leg discomfort, uneven heart rate, and increased urination. It is recommended to consult a doctor as soon as these symptoms are visible.

One of the serious side effects of Levemir Insulin Penfill injection is the condition of Hypoglycemia or low blood sugar. Some of the visible symptoms of Hypoglycemia include nausea, headache, tremor, blurred vision, trouble focusing or concentrating, seizure or convulsions, cold sweat, unconsciousness, difficulty in speaking, and sudden changes in behavior. It is important to consult a doctor the moment any of these symptoms are visible.

Precautions

If you have been prescribed Levemir Insulin Penfill injection therapy then there are certain precautions that you need to take. First and foremost, you should never discontinue the treatment without informing the doctor or forget your dose as either of this can lead to hyperglycemia in patients with diabetic ketoacidosis or type 1 diabetes condition. Clinical trials have also proved that administration of Levemir Insulin Penfill injections may create medical problems for pregnant women.

Levemir Insulin Penfill Dosage

Levemir Insulin Penfill injections can be administered one or two times in a day, depending on the patient’s medical condition. The dosage is also adjusted according to the blood glucose measurements of a patient. If the prescribed dosage is once daily then it should be administered at bedtime or with the evening meal. If the prescribed dosage is twice daily then the first dose should be administered in the morning and the second dose can be administered 12 hours later or after evening meal or before bedtime. Levemir Insulin Penfill 3 mL PenFill cartridges is the most commonly available package and needs to be stored in refrigerator and at temperature between 2°C and 8°C or 36°F and 46°F.

Interactions

Levemir Insulin Penfill can interact with certain substances like isoniazid, corticosteroids, epinephrine, danazol, terbutaline, diuretics, phenothiazine derivatives, and progestogens.