Insulin Detemir SubQ

In Depth

Generic Name: INSULIN DETEMIR - INJECTION
Pronounced: (IN-sue-lin DET-a-meer)

Insulin Detemir SubQ Interactions

Your doctor or pharmacist may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for them. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with them first.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription/herbal products you may use, especially:

bupropion
pioglitazone/rosiglitazone

Many drugs can affect your blood sugar levels, making it more difficult to control your blood sugar. Before you start or stop any medication, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about using that product safely. Some drugs that may affect your blood sugar include: certain antibiotics (e.g., sulfonamides, quinolones such as gatifloxacin/levofloxacin), antidepressants (e.g., MAO inhibitors), certain antipsychotics (e.g., olanzapine), estrogens (e.g., birth control pills), corticosteroids (e.g., prednisone), protease inhibitors (e.g., indinavir), salicylates (e.g., high-dose aspirin), "water pills" (diuretics such as thiazides), and some herbal products (e.g., gymnema, ginseng), among others. Check your blood sugar levels regularly as directed by your doctor. Tell your doctor about the results and of any symptoms of high or low blood sugar. (See also Side Effects section.) Your doctor may need to adjust your anti-diabetic medication or diet.

Beta blocker medications (e.g., metoprolol, propranolol, glaucoma eye drops such as timolol) may prevent the fast/pounding heartbeat you would usually feel when your blood sugar level falls too low (hypoglycemia). Other symptoms of low blood sugar such as dizziness, hunger, or sweating are unaffected by these drugs.

Check the labels on all your medicines (e.g., cough-and-cold products) because they may contain ingredients that could affect your blood sugar. Ask your pharmacist about the safe use of those products.

This document does not contain all possible interactions. Therefore, before using this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all the products you use. Keep a list of all your medications with you, and share the list with your doctor and pharmacist.