Read the side effects of Insulin Detemir as described in the medical literature. In case of any doubt consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Central Nervous System- Headache, neuropathy, seizure and sensory disturbances.
Skin- Inflammation of injection site, itching, rash and skin disorder.
Eye and ENT- Blurred vision and inflammation of nasopharynx.
Gastrointestinal- Abdominal pain, diarrhea and nausea.
Genitourinary- Urinary tract infection.
Hypersensitivity- Hypersensitivity reaction (including anaphylaxis, angioedema, fast pulse, hypotension, rash, shortness of breath, sweating) and insulin antibody production.
Lab-tests- Elevated alkaline phosphatase.
Metabolic- Low blood sugar, low potassium level and weight gain.
Respiratory- Upper respiratory tract infection.
Miscellaneous- Accidental injury, chest pain, absent reflexes, influenza and swelling in the extremities.
Other Precautions : *It is not to be used in insulin infusion pumps.
