Levemir

Levemir is a member of the insulin drug class. It is long-acting and it is used in the treatment of Diabetes type 2 in adults and Diabetes type 1 in adults and children who are at least 2 years old. Levemir works by lowering the glucose levels in the blood. Consult your primary care physician for more details.

• Levemir
• Levemir FlexPen
• Levemir FlexTouch

• Admelog
• Admelog SoloStar
• Afrezza
• Apidra
• Apidra SoloStar
• Basaglar KwikPen
• Basaglar Tempo Pen
• Fiasp
• Fiasp FlexTouch
• Fiasp PenFill
• Fiasp PumpCart
• HumaLOG
• HumaLOG Junior KwikPen
• HumaLOG KwikPen
• HumaLOG Mix 50/50
• HumaLOG Mix 50/50 KwikPen
• HumaLOG Mix 75/25
• HumaLOG Mix 75/25 KwikPen
• HumaLOG Tempo Pen
• HumuLIN 70/30
• HumuLIN 70/30 KwikPen
• HumuLIN 70/30 Pen
• HumuLIN N
• HumuLIN N KwikPen
• HumuLIN N Pen
• HumuLIN R
• HumuLIN R U-500 (CONCENTRATED)
• HumuLIN R U-500 KwikPen
• Insulin Asp Prot & Asp FlexPen
• Insulin Aspart
• Insulin Aspart FlexPen
• Insulin Aspart PenFill
• Insulin Aspart Prot & Aspart
• Insulin Degludec
• Insulin Degludec FlexTouch
• Insulin Glargine
• Insulin Glargine Max SoloStar
• Insulin Glargine Solostar
• Insulin Glargine-yfgn
• Insulin Lispro
• Insulin Lispro (1 Unit Dial)
• Insulin Lispro Junior KwikPen
• Insulin Lispro Prot & Lispro
• Lantus
• Lantus SoloStar
• Levemir
• Levemir FlexPen
• Levemir FlexTouch
• Lyumjev
• Lyumjev KwikPen
• Lyumjev Tempo Pen
• Myxredlin
• NovoLIN 70/30
• NovoLIN 70/30 FlexPen
• NovoLIN 70/30 FlexPen Relion
• NovoLIN 70/30 ReliOn
• NovoLIN N
• NovoLIN N FlexPen
• NovoLIN N FlexPen ReliOn
• NovoLIN N ReliOn
• NovoLIN R
• NovoLIN R FlexPen
• NovoLIN R FlexPen ReliOn
• NovoLIN R ReliOn
• NovoLOG
• NovoLOG 70/30 FlexPen ReliOn
• NovoLOG FlexPen
• NovoLOG FlexPen ReliOn
• NovoLOG Mix 70/30
• NovoLOG Mix 70/30 FlexPen
• NovoLOG Mix 70/30 ReliOn
• NovoLOG PenFill
• NovoLOG ReliOn
• Rezvoglar KwikPen
• Semglee
• Semglee (yfgn)
• Toujeo Max SoloStar
• Toujeo SoloStar
• Tresiba
• Tresiba FlexTouch

• Injectable

• By injection

Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given. This medicine is given as a shot under your skin. It is usually given in the stomach, thigh, or upper arm.

Injection routeYou may be taught how to give your medicine at home. Make sure you understand all instructions before giving yourself an injection. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.

If you use insulin once a day, it is best to use it at about the same time every day.

Always double-check both the concentration (strength) of your insulin and your dose. Concentration and dose are not the same. The dose is how many units of insulin you will use. The concentration tells how many units of insulin are in each milliliter (mL), such as 100 units/mL (U-100), but this does not mean you will use 100 units at a time.

Unopened medicine: You may store the pen or vial in the refrigerator or at room temperature for 42 days. Protect from light. Do not freeze.

Opened medicine: Vials: Store in the refrigerator or at room temperature in a cool place, away from sunlight and heat. Use within 42 days.Prefilled pens: Store at room temperature, away from direct heat and light. Do not refrigerate. Do not store with the needle attached. Throw away any opened pen after 42 days.

Check the label before use. Do not change the brand, type, or concentration unless your doctor tells you to. If you use a pump or other device, make sure the insulin is made for that device.

Injection routeUse a new needle and syringe each time you inject your medicine. If you use a syringe, use only the kind that is made for insulin injections. Some insulin must be given with a specific type of syringe or needle. Ask your pharmacist if you are not sure which one to use.

Injection routeYou will be shown the body areas where this shot can be given. Use a different body area each time you give yourself a shot. Keep track of where you give each shot to make sure you rotate body areas. Do not use the exact same spot for each injection.

Check the liquid inside the pen or vial. It should be clear and colorless. Do not mix this insulin with any other type of insulin.

Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

Injection routeThrow away used needles in a hard, closed container that the needles cannot poke through. Keep this container away from children and pets.

This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to insulin detemir.

Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.

This medicine may cause the following problems:Low blood sugar or low potassium levels in the bloodFluid retention or heart failure (when used with thiazolidinedione [TZD] medicine)

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, or heart failure.

Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Never share insulin pens or needles with anyone. Sharing these can pass hepatitis viruses, HIV, or other illnesses from one person to another.

Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Never share insulin pens or needles with anyone. Sharing these can pass hepatitis viruses, HIV, or other illnesses from one person to another.

Do not drink alcohol while you are using this medicine.

Some medicines can change the amount of insulin you need to use and make it harder for you to control your diabetes. Tell your doctor about all other medicines that you are using.

• Rapid weight gain, swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet, trouble breathing, tiredness
• Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
• Shaking, trembling, sweating, fast or pounding heartbeat, lightheadedness, hunger, confusion
• Dry mouth, increased thirst, muscle cramps, nausea, vomiting, uneven heartbeat
• Headache
• Redness, itching, swelling, or skin changes where the shot was given
• Stomach pain, nausea
• Cough, runny or stuff nose, sore throat, body aches