Insulin detemir and Samarium sm 153 lexidronam Intravenous

• Generic Name: insulin detemir
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• 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. Insulin detemir is a long-acting insulin that starts to work several hours after injection and keeps working evenly for 24 hours.

Insulin detemir is used to improve blood sugar control in adults and children with diabetes mellitus.

Insulin detemir is used to treat type 2 diabetes in adults.

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

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

• Generic Name: samarium sm 153 lexidronam
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Quadramet

Samarium Sm 153 lexidronam injection is a radiopharmaceutical. Radiopharmaceuticals are radioactive agents that may be used to find and treat certain diseases or to study the function of the body's organs.

Samarium Sm 153 lexidronam injection is used to help relieve bone pain that may occur with certain kinds of cancer. The radioactive samarium is taken up in the bone cancer area and gives off radiation that helps provide relief from pain.

Samarium Sm 153 lexidronam is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of a doctor with specialized training in nuclear medicine or radiation oncology.