A long-acting basal insulin analog used to help control high blood sugar in adults and children with diabetes mellitus, providing up to 24-hour glucose-lowering effect.
Indications:
- Type 1 diabetes mellitus in adults and children (≥2 years).
- Type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults when oral antidiabetic agents are insufficient.
- Can be used alone or in combination with rapid-acting insulins or oral hypoglycemics.
Main Active Ingredient:
- Insulin detemir (recombinant DNA origin) 100 IU/mL.
Precautions:
- Monitor blood glucose regularly to avoid hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia.
- Dose adjustment may be needed during illness, stress, or changes in physical activity or diet.
- Use with caution in patients with renal or hepatic impairment.
- Avoid alcohol consumption as it may enhance or reduce the hypoglycemic effect.
- Not to be shared between patients (risk of infection).
- Ensure proper storage: refrigerate before first use, then keep at room temperature (below 30°C) for up to 6 weeks after opening.
Side Effects:
- Hypoglycemia.
- Injection site reactions (redness, pain, swelling).
- Weight gain.
- Edema.
- Allergic reactions.
- lipodystrophy.
Drug-Drug Interactions:
- Oral antidiabetic drugs, ACE inhibitors, sulfonamides, salicylates, fibrates, SSRIs, alcohol.
- Corticosteroids, oral contraceptives, thyroid hormones, diuretics, sympathomimetics.
- Beta-blockers.
- Inspect the solution: it should be clear and colorless (do not use if cloudy or particulate).
- Attach a new disposable needle before each injection.
- Prime the pen by turning the dose selector to 2 units and expelling air.
- Select the prescribed dose using the dose dial.
- Inject subcutaneously (abdomen, thigh, or upper arm). Do not inject into a vein or muscle.
- Rotate injection sites to reduce risk of lipodystrophy.
- Administer once or twice daily at the same time each day as directed by your doctor.
- Do not share your pen or needles with others.
Insulin detemir,Glycerol,Phenol,Metacresol,Zinc acetate,Disodium phosphate dihydrate,Sodium chloride,Water for injections.
Insulin detemir
