Information about Tresiba 100 Units/ml Penfill
Tresiba 100 Units/ml Penfill is an ultra long-acting type of insulin used to treat types 1 and 2 diabetes mellitus in both adults and children. It provides a steady level of insulin in the body for an entire day and helps control blood sugar levels. This helps to prevent complications of diabetes.
Tresiba 100 Units/ml Penfill can be prescribed by itself or along with a fast-acting type of insulin or other diabetes medicines. Your doctor or nurse will teach you the correct way of injecting it under the skin. You should use this medicine regularly as per the dose advised to get the most benefit. It is usually taken once daily at the same time every day. However, on occasions when administration at the same time of the day is not possible, it may be taken at a different time of the day. Always ensure that there is a minimum gap of 8 hours between doses. If you stop taking it your blood sugar levels may rise very high and put you at risk of serious complications. It is only a part of the treatment program that should also include a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight reduction as advised by your doctor.
The most common side effect of this medicine is low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia). To prevent this, it is important to always inject only the correct dose of medicine only, have regular meals, and monitor your blood sugar levels regularly. Drinking excessive alcohol can also lead to a fall in your blood sugar levels. Other side effects include allergy at the injection site like redness, swelling, or hard lumps (lipohypertrophy). Some people may also gain weight while taking insulin.
Do not use this medicine when you have low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia). Tell your doctor if you have ever had kidney, liver, or heart problems before starting treatment. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before using it.
Uses / Indications: In Diabetes Tresiba 100 Units/ml Penfill is a long-acting type of insulin that provides steady, all-day sugar control. It replaces the insulin that is normally produced in the body. This helps the glucose get into your cells so your body can use it for energy. Lowering of blood sugar level helps reduce the risk of getting any of the serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage, eye damage, nerve problems, and loss of limbs. You will need to learn exactly how, where, and when to inject this insulin for it to be most effective. Taking this medicine regularly along with proper diet and exercise will help you live a normal, healthy life.
- Product composition:
- Insulin Degludec (100IU)
- Expert advice:
- Alcohol UNSAFE It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Tresiba 100 Units/ml Penfill. warnings Pregnancy CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Tresiba 100 Units/ml Penfill may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor. warnings Breast feeding SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Tresiba 100 Units/ml Penfill is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. warnings Driving CAUTION Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is too low or too high. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. warnings Kidney SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Tresiba 100 Units/ml Penfill is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Tresiba 100 Units/ml Penfill is recommended. Frequent and regular monitoring of blood glucose levels is advised. warnings Liver SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Tresiba 100 Units/ml Penfill is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Tresiba 100 Units/ml Penfill is recommended. However, frequent and regular monitoring of blood glucose levels is advised.
- Side Effects:
- Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them Common side effects of Tresiba Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level) Auto-antibody formation Headache Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages) Upper respiratory tract infection
- How to use:
- Your doctor or nurse will guide you how to use this medicine.
- Medicine interaction:
- his medicine is injected under the skin. It needs to be injected once daily, at the same time every day. 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. Do not use if the preparation is no longer clear and colorless or if it contains particles. Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) is a common side effect. Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you so that you can take it when you experience hypoglycemia symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremor and anxiety. Opened vials/cartridge stay good at room temperature for up to 4 weeks, while unopened vials must be placed in the refrigerator (2°C–8°C).
