Levemir FlexTouch
Generic name: Insulin Detemir
Drug class:
Insulin
Usage of Levemir FlexTouch
Insulin is a hormone that works by lowering levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Levemir FlexTouch is a long-acting insulin that starts to work several hours after injection and keeps working evenly for 24 hours.
Levemir FlexTouch is used to improve blood sugar control in people with diabetes mellitus. Levemir FlexTouch is for use in adults and children at least 2 years old.
Levemir FlexTouch may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Levemir FlexTouch side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of insulin allergy: redness or swelling where an injection was given, itchy skin rash over the entire body, trouble breathing, fast heartbeats, feeling like you might pass out, or swelling in your tongue or throat.
Levemir FlexTouch may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have:
Common side effects of Levemir FlexTouch may include:
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Before taking Levemir FlexTouch
You should not use Levemir FlexTouch if you are allergic to it. Do not use during an episode of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) or diabetic ketoacidosis (call your doctor for treatment).
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
Tell your doctor if you also take pioglitazone or rosiglitazone (sometimes contained in combinations with Glimepiride or metformin). Taking certain oral diabetes medicines while you are using insulin may increase your risk of serious heart problems.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Follow your doctor's instructions about using insulin if you are pregnant or you become pregnant. Controlling diabetes is very important during pregnancy, and having high blood sugar may cause complications in both the mother and the baby.
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How to use Levemir FlexTouch
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Levemir FlexTouch is injected under the skin. A healthcare provider may teach you how to properly use the medication by yourself.
Read and carefully follow any Instructions for Use provided with your medicine. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you don't understand all instructions.
Prepare an injection only when you are ready to give it. Do not use if the medicine looks cloudy, has changed colors, or has particles in it. Call your pharmacist for new medicine.
Your healthcare provider will show you where on your body to inject Levemir FlexTouch. Use a different place each time you give an injection. Do not inject into the same place two times in a row.
Do not inject Levemir FlexTouch into skin that is damaged, tender, bruised, pitted, thickened, scaly, or has a scar or hard lump.
If you use this medicine once daily, use the injection at your evening meal or at bedtime. If you use the medicine twice daily, use your evening dose at least 12 hours after your morning dose.
Your doctor may want you to also use a short-acting insulin. Always inject your insulins separately. Levemir FlexTouch must not be given with an insulin pump, or mixed with other insulins. Do not inject into a vein or a muscle.
If you use an injection pen, use only the injection pen that comes with Levemir FlexTouch. Attach a new needle before each use. Do not transfer the insulin from the pen into a syringe.
Never share an injection pen or syringe with another person, even if the needle has been changed. Sharing these devices can allow infections or disease to pass from one person to another.
Use a needle and syringe only once and then place them in a puncture-proof "sharps" container. Follow state or local laws about how to dispose of this container. Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
You may have low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) and feel very hungry, dizzy, irritable, confused, anxious, or shaky. To quickly treat hypoglycemia, eat or drink a fast-acting source of sugar (fruit juice, hard candy, crackers, raisins, or non-diet soda).
Your doctor may prescribe a Glucagon injection kit in case you have severe hypoglycemia. Be sure your family or close friends know how to give you this injection in an emergency.
Also watch for signs of high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) such as increased thirst or urination.
Blood sugar levels can be affected by stress, illness, surgery, exercise, alcohol use, or skipping meals. Ask your doctor before changing your dose or medication schedule.
Levemir FlexTouch is only part of a complete treatment program that may also include diet, exercise, weight control, regular blood sugar testing, and special medical care. Follow your doctor's instructions very closely.
Keep this medicine in its original container protected from heat and light. Do not draw insulin from a vial into a syringe until you are ready to give an injection. Do not freeze insulin or store it near the cooling element in a refrigerator. Throw away any insulin that has been frozen.
Storing unopened (not in use) Levemir FlexTouch:
Storing opened (in use) Levemir FlexTouch:
In case of emergency, wear or carry medical identification to let others know you have diabetes.
Warnings
Never share an injection pen or syringe with another person, even if the needle has been changed.
What other drugs will affect Levemir FlexTouch
Many other medicines can affect your blood sugar, and some medicines can increase or decrease the effects of insulin. Some drugs can also cause you to have fewer symptoms of hypoglycemia, making it harder to tell when your blood sugar is low. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use now and any medicine you start or stop using. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
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