TRESIBA® FlexTouch® prefilled insulin pens are for use with either NovoFine® or NovoTwist® needles. Do not use TRESIBA® if: If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to insulin degludec or any of the other ingredients in this medicine.
How do you use a Tresiba pen?
Insert the needle of the Tresiba pen into your skin at your chosen injection site at a 90° angle (straight up and down). Press down the green dose button. Make sure your fingers are not covering the dose counter as this may stop the injection. Press and hold down the dose button until the dose counter shows zero.
What is Tresiba used for in diabetes?
Tresiba ® (insulin degludec injection) is indicated to improve glycemic control in patients 1 year of age and older with diabetes mellitus. Tresiba ® is not recommended for treating diabetic ketoacidosis. Never Share a Tresiba® FlexTouch® Pen, Needle, or Syringe Between Patients, even if the needle is changed.
What should I do if I need Tresiba®?
For children who need less than 5 units of Tresiba ® each day, use a Tresiba ® U-100 vial Check your blood sugar levels. Ask your health care provider what your blood sugar levels should be and when you should check them Do not reuse or share your needles or syringes with other people.
What is Tresiba flextouch ®?
Tresiba ® FlexTouch ® is a prefilled insulin device from Novo Nordisk. Tresiba ® FlexTouch ® has been designed with no push-button extension and offers an audible click when your dose is delivered. a a After dose counter has returned to 0, keep needle in skin for 6 seconds before the needle is removed.
What needles are compatible with Tresiba?
What needles can be used with Tresiba® FlexTouch®? ® ® We recommend NovoTwist®, NovoFine®, and NovoFine® Plus needles, including NovoFine® Autocover®. Do not reuse or share your needles with other people.
Do you need needles for Tresiba?
TRESIBA® 100 units/mL: Your pen is a pre-filled dial-a-dose insulin pen containing 300 units of insulin. You can select a maximum of 80 units per dose, in steps of 1 unit. Your pen is designed to be used with NovoTwist®, NovoFine® or NovoFine® Plus single-use disposable needles up to a length of 8 mm.
How do you administer Tresiba injections?
Insert the needle of the Tresiba pen into your skin at your chosen injection site at a 90° angle (straight up and down). Press down the green dose button. Make sure your fingers are not covering the dose counter as this may stop the injection. Press and hold down the dose button until the dose counter shows zero.
Where is the best place to inject Tresiba?
Tresiba® can be injected under the skin (subcutaneously) of your upper legs (thighs), upper arms, or stomach area (abdomen).
Is 10 units of Tresiba a lot?
Recommended Starting Dosage in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: The recommended starting dose of TRESIBA in insulin naïve patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus is 10 units once daily.
What is the best time of day to take Tresiba?
Dosing Flexibility: Tresiba can be taken at any time throughout the day – for example, 8 am on Monday, 12 pm on Tuesday, and 7 am on Wednesday. The insulin lasts for an impressive 42 hours (at least), and doses must be taken at least eight hours apart.
How long can you leave Tresiba out of the refrigerator?
Tresiba (insulin degludec) can last out of the fridge, at room temperature (below 86°F [30°C]), for 56 days (8 weeks). This includes Tresiba that is in-use (opened) and not in-use (unopened). After this time Tresiba should be discarded.
Can you take 100 units of Tresiba?
Prescribing Tresiba. When sending prescribing information, be sure to specify the right formulation of Tresiba® for your patients: The U-100 pen has a maximum dose of 80 units per injection and is dosed in 1-unit increments. The U-200 pen has a maximum dose of 160 units per injection and is dosed in 2-unit increments.
How does the Tresiba pen work?
Once-daily injection Tresiba® is taken by injection once a day and is available in a vial or the FlexTouch® pen. Once injected, Tresiba® helps the sugar in your blood get into your cells. Sugar provides your cells with energy needed to fuel your body.
What's the difference between Tresiba and Lantus?
They're both long-acting insulins that come in similar forms, are administered the same way, and have similar side effects. However, one difference between these drugs is how long they work to manage your blood sugar levels. Tresiba works for up to 42 hours, and Lantus works for up to 24 hours.
How do you start a Tresiba?
Initial doseStart ~1/3 to 1/2 of the total daily insulin dose; use remaining of total daily insulin dose on short-acting insulin and divided between each daily meal.Usual initial dose range: 0.2-0.4 units/kg.See Dosing Consideration and Administration.
What is the best time of day to take Tresiba?
A: No, adults using Tresiba can take their dose at any time of day. But when used in children, Tresiba should be given at the same time each day. In studies, Tresiba was effective in adults whether it was given at the same time or at different times each day.
Before Taking This Medicine
You should not use Tresiba if you are allergic to insulin degludec, or if you are having an episode of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).To make sure...
How Should I Use Tresiba?
Use Tresiba exactly as it was prescribed for you. Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller a...
Tresiba Dosing Information
Usual Adult Dose of Tresiba for Diabetes Type 1:Dose should be individualized based on clinical response; this basal insulin should be used in regi...
What Happens If I Miss A Dose?
Use the missed dose as soon as you remember. Then continue your regular dosing schedule, allowing at least 8 hours to pass between doses. Do not us...
What Happens If I Overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222. Insulin overdose can cause life-threatening hypoglycemia. Symptoms...
What Should I Avoid While Using Tresiba?
Insulin can cause low blood sugar. Avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how this medicine will affect you.Avoid medication errors by...
What Other Drugs Will Affect Tresiba?
Many other medicines can affect your blood sugar, and some medicines can increase or decrease the effects of insulin. Some drugs can also cause you...
Warnings and Precautions
Never Share a Tresiba® FlexTouch® Pen, Needle, or Syringe Between Patients, even if the needle is changed. Patients using Tresiba ® vials should never share needles or syringes with another person. Sharing poses a risk for transmission of blood-borne pathogens
Drug Interactions
Drugs that may increase the risk of hypoglycemia: antidiabetic agents, ACE inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor blocking agents, disopyramide, fibrates, fluoxetine, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, pentoxifylline, pramlintide, salicylates, somatostatin analog (e.g., octreotide), sulfonamide antibiotics, GLP-1 receptor agonists, DPP-4 inhibitors, and SGLT-2 inhibitors.
Overview
If you have diabetes, your doctor might suggest Tresiba (insulin degludec) as a treatment option for you.
What should be done in case of overdose?
Don’t use more Tresiba than your doctor prescribes. Using more than this can lead to serious side effects.
What factors can affect my dosage?
The dosage of Tresiba you’re prescribed may depend on several factors. These include:
How is Tresiba used?
Tresiba is injected under the skin of your arm, belly, or thigh. With each dose, be sure to rotate injection sites. This helps prevent problems such as lumpy, pitted, or thickened skin that can happen if the drug is injected into the same location over and over.
What if I miss a dose?
If you forget to inject a dose of Tresiba, inject your missed dose as soon as you remember. Just make sure that each dose of Tresiba is separated by at least 8 hours.
Frequently asked questions
Tresiba and Lantus have some similarities, but their dosages may be different.
What should I ask my doctor?
Tresiba is used to help manage blood sugar levels in people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes.
