Insulin detemir Subcutaneous and SSKI

• Generic Name: insulin detemir
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Levemir, Levemir FlexPen, Levemir PenFill, Levemir InnoLet, Levemir FlexTouch

Insulin detemir is a long-acting type of insulin. Insulin is one of many hormones that help the body turn the food we eat into energy. This is done by using the glucose (sugar) in the blood as quick energy. Also, insulin helps us store energy that we can use later. When you have diabetes mellitus, your body cannot make enough insulin or does not use insulin properly. So, you must take additional insulin to regulate your blood sugar and keep your body healthy. This is very important as too much sugar in your blood can be harmful to your health.

Insulin detemir is a long-acting insulin that works slowly over 24 hours. You may have to use insulin detemir in combination with another type of insulin or with oral diabetes medicine to keep your blood sugar under control.

Insulin detemir is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: potassium iodide
• Dosage Forms: oral solution
• Other Brand Names: SSKI, IOSAT, ThyroSafe, ThyroShield, Pima

• It is used to thin mucus so it can be taken from the body by coughing.
• It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.