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Dosage

Missed Dose

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

Seek immediate medical attention or contact the doctor if an overdose of this medicine is suspected. Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose levels) may occur in case of an overdose with symptoms such as extreme weakness, blurred vision, sweating, trouble speaking, tremors, stomach pain, confusion, etc. In cases of mild hypoglycemic episodes, oral glucose or sugary products can be used to avoid severe hypoglycemia.

Interactions

Corticosteroids   (moderate)

Beta blockers   (moderate)

ACE inhibitors   (moderate)

Gatifloxacin   (severe)

Aspirin   (moderate)

Prescribes

Type I Diabetes mellitus

This medicine is used in the treatment of Type 1 Diabetes mellitus, a lifelong condition in which the pancreas does not produce sufficient insulin to control the blood sugar levels.

Type II Diabetes Mellitus

This medicine is used in the treatment of Type II Diabetes Mellitus, a lifelong condition in which the insulin produced by the body cannot be used properly by the cells to convert glucose into energy.

Side Effects

Decreased blood glucose levels  

Injection site reactions  

Allergy   (rare)

Blurred vision  

Fatigue  

Nausea and Vomiting  

Abdominal pain  

Headache  

Sore throat  

Dizziness  

Warnings

Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Hypersensitivity reactions
Hypoglycemia
Hypokalemia (Decreased potassium levels)
Use in children
Subcutaneous use only
Heart failure
Single Person Use
Driving or Operating machinery
Pregnancy
Breast-feeding

When Not To Use

Allergy

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to Levemir Flexpen Injection 100 IU 5 Pre filled Penx3 mL or any other inactive ingredients present along with it.

Hypoglycemia

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients suffering from decreased blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia) since it may worsen the patient's condition.