Levemir is licensed for the treatment of type 1 or type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV Web article explains how Levemir works and further explores the effects and potential side effects of this long-acting insulin medication.
Common side effects of Levemir may include reactions at the injection site and weight gain. This eMedTV segment contains a more complete list of possible Levemir side effects and also lists serious side effects that require prompt medical attention.
Levemir is used for the treatment of type 1 and type 2 diabetes. This portion of the eMedTV archives explains how this medicine works, lists off-label Levemir uses, and discusses how this long-acting drug can help treat diabetes in children.
This eMedTV resource describes factors that may affect your Levemir dosage, such as your weight and other medications you are taking. This page offers more information on Levemir dosing guidelines, including tips on how and when to use this insulin.
ACE inhibitors, alcohol, and fibrates are among the substances that can negatively interact with Levemir. This eMedTV Web article outlines other medicines that may cause Levemir drug interactions and describes the potential problems that may occur.
Levemir can cause low blood sugar levels, which can be quite dangerous. This page from the eMedTV Web library takes an in-depth look at other important Levemir warnings and precautions, including an explanation of who should not take the medicine.
If you believe you have overdosed on Levemir (insulin detemir), seek prompt medical attention. This eMedTV resource describes some of the symptoms of a Levemir overdose (such as seizures and confusion) and also discusses possible treatment options.
This eMedTV page explains that Levemir (insulin detemir) has not been adequately studied in pregnant women, so it is not known if this drug could harm a fetus. This page discusses Levemir and pregnancy in more detail, including possible problems.
This eMedTV page explains that although no studies have been done on Levemir (insulin detemir) and breastfeeding, the drug is unlikely to pass through breast milk. This page further discusses the safety of using Levemir while breastfeeding.
There are no generic versions of Levemir (insulin detemir) available at this time. This eMedTV page explains how certain laws prevent generic Levemir from being manufactured because this diabetes medicine is considered a "biologic" medication.
