LEVEMIR FLEXPEN 100 U/ml Price in UAE

Overview

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This medicine contains an important and useful components, as it consists of
insulin - Detemiris available in the market in concentration

Name

Insulin Detemir

Precaution

Renal or hepatic impairment. Regular monitoring of blood glucose and HbA1c. Continuous rotation of the inj site within a given area to reduce inj site reactions. Pregnancy, lactation Lactation: Safe

Indication

Diabetes mellitus

Contra indication

Do not admin by IV, IM or via insulin infusion pump.

Side Effect

Hypoglycaemia, lipodystrophy, pruritus, rash, wt gain, sodium retention and oedema. Inj site reactions e.g. pain, itching, hives, swelling and inflammation. Influenza-like symptoms, Pallor, Palpitation, Tachycardia, Mental confusion, Weakness, Blurred vision, Itching, Hunger, Nausea.

Pregnancy Category ID

Mode of Action

Insulin detemir is a recombinant human insulin analogue which is long-acting. It is prepared using recombinant DNA technology and genetically modified cultures of Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Slow systemic absorption and reversible binding to albumin may account for the prolonged duration of action of insulin detemir.

Interaction

Possible absence of hypoglycaemic warning symptoms with beta-blockers. Increased blood sugar with thiazide diuretics, corticosteriods, chlorpromazine, tibolone, isoniazid, niacin, some calcium-channel blockers such as diltiazem or nifedipine, diazoxide, lithium and thyroid hormones. Increased risk of hypoglycemia with disopyramide, larges doses of aspirin, gatifloxacin, MAOIs, mebanazine, nandrolone, pegvisomant, testosterone. Decreased insulin resistance with octreotide and lanreotide. Increased risk of wt gain and peripheral oedema with pioglitazone, rosiglitazone. Decreased effect of sermorelin.