What is TRESIBA ® used for ?
TRESIBA is a long-acting man-made insulin used to control high blood sugar in adults with diabetes mellitus. Â
TRESIBA can also be used in children who are 2 years of age and older with type 1 diabetes mellitus.
How does TRESIBA® work?
TRESIBA® is known as an ultra-long-acting insulin analogue. TRESIBA® is similar to the insulin made by your body and helps your body to reduce your blood sugar level. It is used once a day.
What are the ingredients in TRESIBA®?
Medicinal ingredients: Insulin degludec
Non-medicinal ingredients: Glycerol, phenol, metacresol, zinc acetate and water for injection.
TRESIBA® comes in the following dosage forms:
TRESIBA® FlexTouch® 3 mL prefilled pen (100 units/mL)
TRESIBA® FlexTouch® 3 mL prefilled pen (200 units/mL)
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.
- If you think that your blood sugar is getting too low (this is called “hypoglycemia”
Serious Warnings and Precautions
- Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) is the most common side effect of insulin, including TRESIBA®
- Too low or too high blood sugar can result in the loss of consciousness, coma or death, if untreated
- Check your blood sugar regularly.
- Do not change your insulin unless instructed by your doctor.
- Do not inject TRESIBA® directly into a vein.
- Do not use TRESIBA® in insulin infusion pumps.
- Do not use TRESIBA® if it does not appear clear and colourless.
- Do not mix TRESIBA®with any other insulin
Any orders billed directly to insurance via the Diabetes Express Pharmacy are subject to standard dispensing fees.
See Manufacturer Monograph for more information