Levemir Flexpen 100 IU/ml (SC Injection)
3 ml flexpen: ৳ 1,600.00 (5's pack: ৳ 8,000.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Insulin detemir |
| Company | Novo nordisk pharma pvt ltd |
Title
- Levemir Flexpen
Categories
- Long Acting Insulin
- Diabetes Management
- Pharmaceuticals
Description
- Long-Acting Human Insulin Analog
- Improves Glycemic Control
- Not Recommended for Treating Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Regulates Glucose Metabolism
- Binds to Insulin Receptors
- Lowers Blood Glucose Levels
- Facilitates Glucose Uptake into Skeletal Muscle and Adipose Tissue
- Inhibits Glucose Output from the Liver
- Inhibits Lipolysis in Adipocytes
- Enhances Protein Synthesis
- Dosage Instructions for Adults
- Dosage Substitution for Patients on Basal Insulin
- Interactions with Beta-Blockers
- Interactions with Thiazide Diuretics
- Possible Hypoglycemia Risk
- Possible Weight Gain and Peripheral Edema Risk
- Contraindicated for Patients with Hypersensitivity
- Adverse Reactions may include Anaphylaxis
- Side Effects such as Hypoglycemia, Lipodystrophy, and Rash
- Side Effects such as Weight Gain, Sodium Retention, and Edema
- Pregnancy Category B
- Excretion in Human Milk Unknown
- Precautions for Renal or Hepatic Impairment
- Requirement for Regular Monitoring of Blood Glucose and HbA1c
- Continuous Rotation of Injection Sites
- Pediatric Use for Type 1 Diabetes
- Geriatric Use Caution
- Overdose Effects of Hypoglycemia
- Therapeutic Class of Long-Acting Insulin
- Storage Conditions in Refrigerator between 2°C and 8°C
- Storage Conditions for Unrefrigerated Levemir Flexpen