Durolane injection and Levemir FlexPen

• Generic Name: sodium hyaluronate
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Durolane, Euflexxa, Gel-One, Gelsyn-3, Hyalgan, Supartz, Supartz FX, Visco-3, Trivisc, GenVisc 850, Monovisc, Orthovisc, Synvisc, Synvisc-One

Durolane is similar to the fluid that surrounds the joints in your body. This fluid acts as a lubricant and shock absorber for the joints.

Durolane is used to treat knee pain caused by osteoarthritis.

Durolane is usually given when other arthritis medications have not been effective.

Durolane may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: insulin detemir
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution
• Other Brand Names: Levemir, Levemir FlexPen, Levemir PenFill, Levemir InnoLet, Levemir FlexTouch

Insulin is a hormone that works by lowering levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Levemir FlexPen is a long-acting insulin that starts to work several hours after injection and keeps working evenly for 24 hours.

Levemir FlexPen is used to improve blood sugar control in adults and children with diabetes mellitus.

Levemir FlexPen is used to treat type 2 diabetes in adults.

Levemir FlexPen is also used to treat type 1 diabetes in adults and children who are at least 2 years old.

Levemir FlexPen may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.