Hylenex injection and Levemir FlexPen

• Generic Name: hyaluronidase
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Amphadase, Hylenex, Vitrase, Wydase, Hydase

Hyaluronidase is a genetically designed protein.

Hyaluronidase is used together with fluids injected into the body to treat dehydration. Hyaluronidase can also be used as an aid in helping your body absorb other injected medications.

Hyaluronidase is also used to help contrast dyes in your body show more clearly on certain types of x-rays or scans.

Hyaluronidase 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.