About Insulin Detemir 100 U/ml
Long-acting basal insulin
Used for
- Improves blood sugar control in type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
Usual adult dose
Individualized; injected under the skin once or twice daily, adjusted to glucose levels and treatment needs.
Usual dose in children
For children with diabetes: individualized, usually injected under the skin once or twice daily.
Common side effects
- Low blood sugar
- Injection-site reactions
- Weight gain
- Swelling
Important warnings
- Low blood sugar can be severe; symptoms include sweating, shaking, confusion, and dizziness.
- Do not stop or change insulin without clinical guidance; this may cause dangerously high blood sugar.
- Never share insulin pens, even with a changed needle.
- Use caution with changes in meals, activity, illness, or other medicines.
Pregnancy
Insulin detemir may be used during pregnancy when needed; insulin requirements can change. Maintaining blood sugar control is important.
Breastfeeding
Can be used while breastfeeding; insulin requirements may change after delivery.
Interactions
- Other diabetes medicines can increase low blood sugar risk.
- Corticosteroids and some diuretics can raise blood sugar.
- Beta blockers may hide warning signs of low blood sugar.
- Alcohol may increase or prolong low blood sugar.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.