Action profile
Levemir® is a soluble long-acting basal insulin analogue.
The duration of action is up to 24 hours depending on dose providing an opportunity for once or twice daily administration.
In combination with oral antidiabetic agents it is recommended to initiate Levemir treatment with once daily administration at a dose of 10 U or 0.1-0.2 U/kg and titrate to target. When Levemir is used in a basal-bolus regimen, Levemir should be administered once or twice daily depending on patients’ needs. Dosage of Levemir should be adjusted individually.1
