Does Levemir come in cartridges?
Levemir® Penfill® cartridges are designed to be used with Novo Nordisk insulin delivery systems and NovoFine® or NovoTwist® needles. If you are treated with Levemir® Penfill® and another insulin Penfill® cartridge, you should use two insulin delivery systems, one for each type of insulin.
What is the drug Levemir used for?
Insulin detemir is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems.
How many doses are in a Levemir pen?
Each FlexTouch pen contains 300 units of insulin. The maximum dose that can be given by the Levemir FlexTouch pen is 80 units per injection. If you need to take more than 80 units in one dose, you can give yourself two injections, one right after the other.
Does Levemir come with pen needles?
Features of Levemir® FlexTouch Needles are sold separately and may require a prescription in some states. Needles and Levemir® FlexTouch® must not be shared.
What’s the side effects of Levemir?
Learn more about some of the side effects Levemir may cause.
- Weight gain. Levemir may cause weight gain.
- Headache. Headache is a common side effect of Levemir.
- Swelling in the arms or legs. Levemir can cause fluid buildup in your arms or legs.
- Changes to the skin near an injection site.
- Low blood sugar.
- Allergic reaction.
Is Levemir a good insulin?
Both Levemir and Lantus are great options for long-acting insulin therapy. They are equally effective for managing blood sugar levels.
How long does Levemir pen last?
42 Days Levemir Once used for the first time, insulin pens should not be stored in the fridge.
How long is Levemir pen good for?
Novo Nordisk insulin Insulin detemir injection (Levemir®): Pen and vial, throw away after 42 days.
Can Levemir cause kidney failure?
Levemir should not harm the kidneys. Kidney problems are common in people with diabetes, the condition that Levemir treats. Also, people with kidney problems may have an increased risk of hypoglycemia* (low blood sugar) while taking Levemir.
Do Levemir make you gain weight?
Levemir may cause weight gain. This is a common side effect of all forms of insulin. Studies have shown that Levemir can cause small weight increases in people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. But it causes less weight gain than other types of long-acting insulin.
Does Levemir pen have to be refrigerated?
Unused (unopened) LEVEMIR® should be stored in the refrigerator between 2° and 8°C (36° to 46°F). Do not store in the freezer or directly adjacent to the refrigerator cooling element. Do not freeze.
What is the difference between Levemir and Penfill?
Levemir® is a clear, colourless, aqueous solution for subcutaneous injection. Levemir® Penfill® is a pre-filled glass cartridge designed to be used with Novo Nordisk insulin delivery devices and NovoFine® needles. Levemir® contains insulin detemir (rys) 100 units per mL (100 U/mL) as the active ingredient.
What is Levemir used for?
What is Levemir? Levemir ( insulin detemir) is a man-made form of insulin, a hormone that is produced in the body. Insulin works by lowering levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Levemir is a long-acting insulin that starts to work several hours after injection and keeps working evenly for up to 24 hours.
Is Levemir a man made insulin?
Levemir (insulin detemir) is a man-made form of insulin, a hormone that is produced in the body. Insulin works by lowering levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Insulin detemir is a long-acting insulin that starts to work several hours after injection and keeps working evenly for 24 hours.…
How many units are in a Levemir pen?
Levemir FlexTouch Pen (“Pen”) is a prefilled disposable, single-patient-use pen containing 300 units of U-100 Levemir (insulin detemir injection) insulin. You can inject from 1 to 80 units in a single injection.