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Compare INSULIN DETEMIR (LEVEMIR) and INSULIN GLARGINE (BASAGLAR KwikPen) — clinical data, side effects, and patient experiences.
LEVEMIR, Levemir · Insulin
How it works
12.1 Mechanism of Action The primary activity of insulin, including LEVEMIR, is regulation of glucose metabolism. Insulins and its analogs lower blood glucose by stimulating periph...
Approved for
BASAGLAR KwikPen, BASAGLAR Tempo Pen, Lantus · Insulin
How it works
12.1 Mechanism of Action The primary activity of insulin, including insulin glargine, is regulation of glucose metabolism. Insulin and its analog lower blood glucose by stimulating...
Approved for
Estimated frequency (%) based on clinical trial data
Based on 9 Reddit discussions
INSULIN DETEMIR
0%
positive
2 threads
INSULIN GLARGINE
14%
positive
7 threads
2 Reddit threads analysed for INSULIN DETEMIR
Overall Sentiment
Mixed
Comparison Threads
0
Avg Post Score
101 upvotes
It seems like JCAHO, ASHP & USP aren’t crystal clear. I think the 42-days once opened would fly for a multi dose vial dedicated to a single patient. But once multiple patient doses are drawn from the same vial, the 28-day rule kicks in.
Community discussions are sourced from public Reddit threads. Content reflects individual opinions and is not medical advice.
7 Reddit threads analysed for INSULIN GLARGINE
Overall Sentiment
Mixed
Comparison Threads
0
Avg Post Score
54 upvotes
What embarrassing pharmacy confessions do you have? Thought it would be fun to share embarrassing things you did or didn’t know/realize, and didn’t want to tell others in your pharmacy. For the first year or so of working, I thought “Basaglar Kwikpen” was “basaglar Kiwi-pen”, and had no idea why it
How does everyone work with patients that just blatantly lie about being adherent to their meds? Example: I have a pt who is suppose to be on a large amount of insulin Glargine but hasn’t picked up his rx since November but SWEARS he’s taking it… my concern is safety since I am often titrating insul
I’ve seen insulin glargine 150 units bid Is there a point where insulin just does NOT work??
The FDA considers Semglee to be biosimilar to and interchangeable with Lantus. Looking at the structural formulas, I don't see any differences. The amino acid chains appear to be the same, the linking appears to be the same, and the inactive ingredients per 1mL appear to be the same. So what are th
https://www.cnbc.com/2023/10/19/sanofi-to-offer-insulin-for-35-to-americans-through-goodrx.html Interesting how competition, setting a price ceiling for Medicare part d patients, and bad publicity can get a company to bring costs down. Can't imagine sanofi doing this a few years ago when they were t
Community discussions are sourced from public Reddit threads. Content reflects individual opinions and is not medical advice.
Both INSULIN DETEMIR and INSULIN GLARGINE belong to the Insulin class. While they share a similar mechanism of action, differences in pharmacokinetics, dosing, and side effect profiles may make one more suitable than the other for individual patients.
Both medications are approved for See full prescribing information. When two drugs treat the same condition, the choice between them often depends on the patient's medical history, other medications, tolerability, and prescriber preference.
INSULIN DETEMIR carries 4 FDA warnings. INSULIN GLARGINE carries 4 FDA warnings. Patients should discuss all warnings and contraindications with their healthcare provider before starting or switching medications..
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