Information about Tresiba 100IU/ml Flextouch
Uses / Indications: Tresiba 100IU/ml Flextouch is used in the treatment of diabetes.
- Product composition:
- Insulin Degludec (100IU)
Interactions / Warnings:
Taking Insulin Degludec with alcohol may affect blood glucose levels in patients with diabetes.
- Pregnancy interaction:
- Tresiba 100IU/ml Flextouch may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
- Expert advice:
- Tresiba helps to control blood glucose level and avoids long-term complications. Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) is a common side-effect; learn how to identify and manage its symptoms (sweating, rapid heartbeat, weakness, blurry vision, headache) and teach your family as well. Injection below the skin of the abdomen results in faster absorption than other injection sites. Injection sites must be rotated to prevent hard lumps from developing at one site. Opened vials/cartridge are good at room temperature for up to 4 weeks, while unopened vials must be placed in the refrigerator (2°C–8°C). Do not use if the preparation is no longer clear and colourless, or if it contains particles. You should continue to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines along with Tresiba.
- Side Effects:
- Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level), Injection site allergic reaction.
- How to use:
- Your doctor or nurse will guide you how to use this medicine.
- How it works:
- Tresiba 100IU/ml Flextouch is a long-acting insulin that provides consistent, all-day sugar control. It works like your body's natural insulin. Insulin facilitates reuptake of sugar in muscle and fat cells and also suppresses the production of sugar in the liver.
- Faq for medicine:
- What is Tresiba? : Tresiba is long-acting basal insulin|How does Tresiba work? : Tresiba binds (attaches) to the human insulin receptor and performs effects actions same as human insulin. It promotes the uptake and utilization of sugar (glucose) in the body. It also stops the liver from producing more sugar. After the injection of Tresiba multi-hexamers of Tresiba are formed which act as store house (depots) from which small amounts of Tresiba are continuously.
- Medicine interaction:
- Tresiba with Quinapril|Tresiba with Captopril|Tresiba with Fosinopril|Tresiba with Ramipril|Tresiba with Enalapril|Tresiba with Lisinopril|Tresiba with Imidapril|Tresiba with Perindopril
