Insulin Detemir 100 Units / mL Solution for Injection in Pre-filled Pen

? Drug Name:

Insulin Detemir 100 Units / mL Solution for Injection in Pre-filled Pen

? Strength:

100 Units / mL

? Dosage Form:

Pre-filled Pen for Injection

? Description

Insulin Detemir is a long-acting insulin used to reduce high blood sugar levels in adults, adolescents, and children aged 1 year and above with diabetes.
It works by stimulating insulin secretion and reducing glucagon secretion, which helps improve diabetes management. Insulin Detemir can be used in combination with rapid-acting insulin associated with meals and for Type 2 diabetes treatment along with oral diabetes medications or other injectable diabetes products.

? Indications

• Used to reduce blood sugar levels in patients with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.
• It is an option for diabetes treatment in combination with a healthy diet and regular physical activity.

? How to Use

• Inject once daily, preferably at the same time every day.
• Administer the injection subcutaneously (under the skin) in specific areas (abdomen, upper arm, or thigh).
• Avoid intravenous or intramuscular injection.
• Change the injection site within the same area to reduce the risk of lumps or skin indentations.

⚠ Warnings and Precautions

Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have:

• Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)
• Hyperglycemia (high blood sugar)
• Switching from another insulin
• Using Pioglitazone with insulin
• Eye disorders
• Skin changes at the injection site

? Possible Side Effects

• Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)
• Skin changes at the injection site
• Signs of allergy, such as rash
• Vision problems
• Joint swelling
• Diabetic retinopathy (eye disease associated with diabetes, which can lead to blindness)
• Painful neuropathy (pain due to nerve damage)

? Other Medicines and Insulin Detemir

Tell your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken any other medications, including over-the-counter drugs. This is especially important if you take medications for:

• Birth control, pain, hormonal therapy, diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma, depression, autoimmune diseases, or infections.

? Storage

• Before opening: Store the insulin pen in the refrigerator (between 2 to 8°C), away from the cooling element. Do not freeze.
• During use or when carrying as a spare: You may store the insulin pen at temperatures below 30°C or in the refrigerator (2 to 8°C) for up to 4 weeks.
• Do not freeze the pen.
• Keep the pen cap on to protect from light.

ℹ Important Notes

• This medication is prescribed only with a doctor’s prescription.
• Regular blood sugar monitoring is essential during treatment.
• Do not stop using this medication without consulting your doctor.

? Caution

Please read the accompanying leaflet and follow the medical instructions carefully for the best results.