Insulin detemir
Also known as: Levemir
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In short
In the European Union, insulin detemir is indicated for the treatment of diabetes mellitus in adults, adolescents, and children aged 1 year and above. In the United States, it is indicated to improve glycemic control in adult and pediatric patients with diabetes mellitus. The limitations of use in the United States specify that it is not for the treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis.
From: Source: European Medicines Agency (EMA), Levemir — EPAR, 13/07/2021. © European Medicines Agency. · Data provided by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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Codes
- RxNorm
- 139825 insulin detemir
- EMA
- EMEA/H/C/000528
Official indications
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EMA (EU) Levemir
Treatment of diabetes mellitus in adults, adolescents and children aged 1 year and above.
Source: European Medicines Agency (EMA), Levemir — EPAR, 13/07/2021. © European Medicines Agency.
Document date: 13/07/2021 · Official document →
FDA (USA) Levemir
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE LEVEMIR is indicated to improve glycemic control in adult and pediatric patients with diabetes mellitus. Limitations of Use LEVEMIR is not recommended for the treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis. LEVEMIR is a long-acting human insulin analog indicated to improve glycemic control in adult and pediatric patients with diabetes mellitus ( 1 ). Limitations of Use: Not recommended for the treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis.
Data provided by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Document date: 20241009 · Official document →
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Questions
What is Insulin detemir approved for in the European Union?
Treatment of diabetes mellitus in adults, adolescents and children aged 1 year and above. (Source: European Medicines Agency (EMA), Levemir — EPAR, 13/07/2021. © European Medicines Agency.)
Sources and attribution
- Source: European Medicines Agency (EMA) — EPAR. © European Medicines Agency.
- Names other than the official source titles: Anpheros translations and plain-language names, made with AI assistance and checked automatically; the source names are in English.
- Data provided by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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- Source: European Medicines Agency (EMA), Levemir — EPAR, 13/07/2021. © European Medicines Agency.
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