How is Levemir FlexTouch dispensed?

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Levemir is administered subcutaneously by injection in the abdominal wall, the thigh, the upper arm, the deltoid region or the gluteal region. Injection sites should always be rotated within the same region in order to reduce the risk of lipodystrophy and cutaneous amyloidosis (see sections 4.4 and 4.8).

How many pens are in a Levemir box?

Levemir FlexPen 100U/ml Prefilled Insulin 3ml Pen – Box of 5 Pens.

How many units are in a Levemir vial?

Levemir strength Levemir comes in a strength of 100 units of insulin detemir per mL (units/mL). This strength of insulin (100 units/mL) is commonly abbreviated as “U-100.”

What is the generic name for Levemir?

Trade Name: LEVEMIR Generic Name: Insulin Detemir [rDNA Origin] Sponsor: Novo Nordisk, Inc.

How many mL are in a Levemir vial?

3 mL LEVEMIR® FlexTouch® 10 mL vial.

How do you store Levemir pens?

Do not freeze. During use or when carried as a spare: You can carry your Levemir® FlexPen® with you and keep it at a temperature below 30°C or in a refrigerator (2°C to 8°C) for up to 6 weeks. If refrigerated, keep away from the cooling element.

How many units are in a 3ml insulin pen?

Now, logically starting at the logical start, a 3ml pen of U-100 insulin has 300 units, as there are 100 units per mL, which is where the whole “U-100” thing comes from (3 x 100 = 300).

How many ml are in a Levemir vial?

Is 10 units of Levemir a lot?

Dosage for type 2 diabetes The usual starting dose of Levemir for type 2 diabetes is 10 units. Or your doctor may prescribe a dose based on your body weight. The usual dosage range is from 0.1 units/kg to 0.2 units/kg. You’ll likely inject your dose once per day in the evening.

Is Detemir the same as Levemir?

Levemir is a brand name for insulin detemir.

What insulin is equivalent to Levemir?

There are a couple of alternatives to Levemir that you may want to talk with your doctor about. First off, Lantus and the more affordable biosimilar, Basaglar, are both long-acting insulins used for type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Lantus and Basaglar provide the same units of insulin per milliliter as Levemir.