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WHAT IS THE INDICATION FOR LEVEMIR?
WHAT IS THE INDICATION FOR LEVEMIR? LEVEMIR is a long-acting human insulin analog indicated to improve glycemic control in adults and children with diabetes mellitus.
LEVEMIR IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR PATIENTS WITH?
LEVEMIR IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR PATIENTS WITH? Not recommended for treating diabetic ketoacidosis
WHEN AND HOW SHOULD LEVEMIR BE ADMINISTERED?
WHEN AND HOW SHOULD LEVEMIR BE ADMINISTERED? -Administer subcutaneously once daily or in divided doses twice daily. -Once daily administration should be given with the evening meal or at bedtime. -Patients who require twice-daily dosing can administer the evening dose with the evening meal, at bedtime, or 12 hours after the morning dose.
HOW IS LEVEMIR SUPPLIED?
HOW IS LEVEMIR SUPPLIED? Solution for injection 100 Units/mL (U-100) in -3 mL LEVEMIR FlexPen¨ -10 mL vial (3)
CAN LEVEMIR BE MIXED WITH OTHER INSULINS OR SOLUTIONS?
CAN LEVEMIR BE MIXED WITH OTHER INSULINS OR SOLUTIONS Administration: Do not dilute or mix with any other insulin or solution.
CAN LEVEMIR BE ADMINISTERED VIA AN INSULIN PUMP?
CAN LEVEMIR BE ADMINISTERED VIA AN INSULIN PUMP? Do not administer subcutaneously via an insulin pump, intramuscularly, or intravenously because severe hypoglycemia can occur
WOULD RENAL OR HEPATIC IMPAIRMENT REQUIRE A DOSAGE ADJUSTMENT OF LEVEMIR?
WOULD RENAL OR HEPATIC IMPAIRMENT REQUIRE A DOSAGE ADJUSTMENT OF LEVEMIR? Renal or hepatic impairment: May require adjustment of the LEVEMIR dose.
SIGNS OF HYPOGLYCEMIA MAY BE REDUCED IN PATIENTS ON WHICH DRUGS?
SIGNS OF HYPOGLYCEMIA MAY BE REDUCED IN PATIENTS ON WHICH DRUGS? The signs of hypoglycemia may be reduced or absent in patients taking anti-adrenergic drugs (e.g., beta-blockers, clonidine, guanethidine, and reserpine).
What type of pediatric patients has Levemir not been studied in?
-Pediatric: Has not been studied in children with type 2 diabetes. -Has not been studied in children with type 1 diabetes < 6 years of age.
In a Type 1 diabetic what proportion of the total daily dose should be LEVEMIR?
1/3 of the total daily insulin requirements. Rapid-acting or short-acting, pre-meal insulin should be used to satisfy the remainder of the daily insulin requirements
HOW SHOULD LEVEMIR BE INITIATED IN TYPE 2 DIABETICS?
HOW SHOULD LEVEMIR BE INITIATED IN TYPE 2 DIABETICS? The recommended starting dose of LEVEMIR in patients with type 2 diabetes who are not currently treated with insulin is 10 Units (or 0.1-0.2 Units/kg) given once daily in the evening or divided into a twice daily regimen.
HOW SHOULD GLARGINE BE CONVERTED TO LEVEMIR?
HOW SHOULD GLARGINE BE CONVERTED TO LEVEMIR? If converting from insulin glargine to LEVEMIR, the change can be done on a unit-to-unit basis.
HOW SHOULD NPH BE CONVERTED TO LEVEMIR?
HOW SHOULD NPH BE CONVERTED TO LEVEMIR? If converting from NPH insulin, the change can be done on a unit-to-unit basis. However, some patients with type 2 diabetes may require more LEVEMIR than NPH insulin, as observed in one trial [see Clinical Studies (14)]. Doses and timing of concurrent rapid-acting or short-acting insulins or other concomitant antidiabetic treatment may need to be adjusted.
LEVEMIR IS AVAILABLE IN WHAT DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS?
LEVEMIR IS AVAILABLE IN WHAT DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS? LEVEMIR solution for injection 100 Unit per mL is available as: 3 mL LEVEMIR FlexPen¨ 10 mL vial
HOW SHOULD LEVEMIR BE ADMINISTERED?
HOW SHOULD LEVEMIR BE ADMINISTERED? -LEVEMIR should only be administered subcutaneously. -Do not administer LEVEMIR intravenously or intramuscularly.
CAN LEVEMIR BE USED IN AN INSULIN INFUSION PUMP?
CAN LEVEMIR BE USED IN AN INSULIN INFUSION PUMP? -Do not use LEVEMIR in insulin infusion pumps.
WHAT IS THE MOST COMMON ADVERSE REACTION OF LEVEMIR?
WHAT IS THE MOST COMMON ADVERSE REACTION OF LEVEMIR? Severe hypoglycemia requiring the assistance of another person or parenteral glucose infusion, or glucagon administration has been observed in clinical trials with insulin, including trials with LEVEMIR. The prolonged effect of subcutaneous LEVEMIR may delay recovery from hypoglycemia.
WHAT IMPACT DID RENAL IMPAIRMENT HAVE ON THE PHARMACOKINETICS OF LEVEMIR?
WHAT IMPACT DID RENAL IMPAIRMENT HAVE ON THE PHARMACOKINETICS OF LEVEMIR? No difference was observed in the pharmacokinetics of insulin detemir between non-diabetic individuals with renal impairment and healthy volunteers.
WHAT IMPACT DID HEPATIC IMPAIRMENT HAVE ON THE PHARMACOKINETICS OF LEVEMIR?
WHAT IMPACT DID HEPATIC IMPAIRMENT HAVE ON THE PHARMACOKINETICS OF LEVEMIR? Non-diabetic individuals with severe hepatic impairment had lower systemic exposures to insulin detemir compared to healthy volunteers. However, some studies with human insulin have shown increased circulating insulin concentrations in patients with liver impairment.
IN THE CLINICAL TRIALS WHAT WAS THE INCIDENCE OF HYPOGLYCEMIA IN LEVEMIR COMPARED TO NON-LEVEMIR TREATED PATIENTS?
IN THE CLINICAL TRIALS WHAT WAS THE INCIDENCE OF HYPOGLYCEMIA IN LEVEMIR COMPARED TO NON-LEVEMIR TREATED PATIENTS? The rates of hypoglycemia in the LEVEMIR clinical trials were comparable between LEVEMIR-treated patients and non-LEVEMIR-treated patients.
WHAT EFFECT CAN TIGHT GLUCOSE CONTROL HAVE SHORT TERM ON RETINOPATHY?
WHAT EFFECT CAN TIGHT GLUCOSE CONTROL HAVE SHORT TERM ON RETINOPATHY? RAPID IMPROVEMENTS IN GLUCOSE CONTROL CAN RESULT IN A TRANSITORY WORSENING OF RETINOPATHY. LONG TERM RETINOPATHY IMPROVES WITH TIGHT GLUCOSE CONTROL.
CAN LEVEMIR CAUSE WEIGHT GAIN?
Weight gain can occur with insulin therapy, including LEVEMIR, and has been attributed to the anabolic effects of insulin and the decrease in glucosuria.
WHAT WAS THE IMPACT OF ANTIBODIES ON GLUCOSE CONTROL IN THE LEVEMIR CLINICAL TRIALS?
WHAT WAS THE IMPACT OF ANTIBODIES ON GLUCOSE CONTROL IN THE LEVEMIR CLINICAL TRIALS? All insulin products can elicit the formation of insulin antibodies. These insulin antibodies may increase or decrease the efficacy of insulin and may require adjustment of the insulin dose. In phase 3 clinical trials of LEVEMIR, antibody development has been observed with no apparent impact on glycemic control.
WHAT MEDICATIONS MAY INCREASE THE BLOOD GLUCOSE EFFECT OF LEVEMIR?
WHAT MEDICATIONS MAY INCREASE THE BLOOD GLUCOSE EFFECT OF LEVEMIR? May increase the blood-glucose-lowering effect of LEVEMIR: diabetic medications, pramlintide acetate, angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, , fibrates, fluoxetine, monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors, propoxyphene, pentoxifylline, salicylates, somatostatin analogs, and sulfonamide antibiotics.
WHAT MEDICATIONS MAY DECREASE THE BLOOD GLUCOSE EFFECT OF LEVEMIR?
WHAT MEDICATIONS MAY DECREASE THE BLOOD GLUCOSE EFFECT OF LEVEMIR? Corticosteroids, niacin, danazol, diuretics, sympathomimetic agents (e.g., epinephrine, albuterol, terbutaline), glucagon, isoniazid, phenothiazine derivatives, somatropin, thyroid hormones, estrogens, progestogens (e.g., in oral contraceptives), protease inhibitors and atypical antipsychotic medications (e.g. olanzapine and clozapine).
WHAT PREGNANCY CATEGORY IS LEVEMIR?
WHAT PREGNANCY CATEGORY IS LEVEMIR? Pregnancy Category B
HAS LEVEMIR BEEN STUDIED IN PEDIATRIC TYPE 2 DIABETICS?
HAS LEVEMIR BEEN STUDIED IN PEDIATRIC TYPE 2 DIABETICS? LEVEMIR has not been studied in pediatric patients with type 2 diabetes.
WHAT AGE GROUP AND TYPE OF DIABETES WAS LEVEMIR STUDIED IN PEDIATRIC PATIENTS?
WHAT AGE GROUP AND TYPE OF DIABETES WAS LEVEMIR STUDIED IN PEDIATRIC PATIENTS? Age 6 to 17 years with type 1 diabetes.
WHAT DIFFERENCES WERE SEEN IN OLDER ADULTS IN TERMS OF SAFETY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF LEVEMIR?
WHAT DIFFERENCES WERE SEEN IN OLDER ADULTS IN TERMS OF SAFETY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF LEVEMIR? No overall differences in safety or effectiveness were observed between these patients and younger patients,
HOW CAN LEVEMIR BE DESCRIBED? (ROUTE OF ADMINISTRATION, DURATION OF ACTION).
HOW CAN LEVEMIR BE DESCRIBED? (ROUTE OF ADMINISTRATION, DURATION OF ACTION). LEVEMIR (insulin detemir [rDNA origin] injection) is a sterile solution of insulin detemir for use as a subcutaneous injection. Insulin detemir is a long-acting (up to 24-hour duration of action) recombinant human insulin analog. LEVEMIR is produced by a process that includes expression of recombinant DNA in Saccharomyces cerevisiae followed by chemical modification.