Important safety information

Levemir® [insulin detemir (rDNA origin) injection]

Levemir® is used to treat patients with diabetes for the control of high blood sugar. It's used once or twice a day to lower blood sugar.

Important Safety Information

Levemir® should not be diluted or mixed with any other insulin or solution.

People who are allergic to insulin or the other ingredients in Levemir® should not take Levemir®.

Insulins, including Levemir®, can cause low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). This is the most common side effect. You must test your blood sugar while using an insulin, such as Levemir®.

If you test your blood sugar and it is too low, you should not take Levemir®. Ask your doctor how often you should test your blood sugar, and what to do if it is high or low. Drinking alcohol may also increase the risk of low blood sugar.

Do not change the insulin you are using without talking to your doctor. Doses of oral antidiabetic medicines may also need to change. Your insulin needs may change due to a number of factors, such as illness, stress, medicines, and changes in diet or exercise routines.

Before starting Levemir®, tell your doctor about all your medical conditions including if you have liver or kidney problems, are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, are breast-feeding or planning to breast-feed, or take any other medicines. Do not start any new medicines until you know how they may affect your insulin dose.

When you take Levemir®, you may notice some side effects common to insulin. These include low or high blood sugar, reaction at the injection site (like redness, swelling, and itching) and allergic reactions. Get medical help right away if you experience signs of serious allergic reaction such as body rash, trouble with your breathing, fast heartbeat or sweating. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for further information.

For more information, please see Levemir® Prescribing Information.