100IU Tresiba Insulin Degludec Flextouch Pen, 100 IU/ml, 3 ml

About Tresiba 100U/ml Flextouch 3 mlTresiba 100U/ml Flextouch3 ml belongs to a group of medication called 'anti-diabetic' primarily used for the treatment of type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus in both children (above 1 year of age) and adults.

Tresiba 100U/ml Flextouch 3 ml contains insulin degludec which is a fast-acting insulin that works rapidly to normalize blood sugar levels by helping the sugar move from the blood into other tissues of the body. It typically begins working after 60 minutes and is a long-acting insulin preparation (lasts for more than 24 hours). It prevents the risk of having severe complications of diabetes. It stimulates the recovery of sugar in muscle and fat cells and thus suppresses the production of sugar in the liver.

In patients with type 1 diabetes, Tresiba 100U/ml Flextouch 3 ml must be used with another type of insulin (like with short-acting insulin). On the other hand, in patients with type 2 diabetes,Tresiba 100U/ml Flextouch 3 ml can be used with another type of insulin or with oral antidiabetic medicines.

Uses of Tresiba 100U/ml Flextouch 3 ml ·Type 1 diabetes mellitus, Type 2 diabetes mellitus

·Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Tresiba 100U/mlFlextouch 3 ml

• Hypokalaemia (low potassium)
• Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level)
• Local injection site reactions
• Lipodystrophy (fat deposition under the skin)
• Rash
• Pruritus (itchy skin)

Drug-Food Interaction: Tresiba 100U/ml Flextouch 3 ml may interact with an ayurvedic, homoeopathy, Unani, herbal supplements or OTC items. Tell your doctor if you are using these products. Try to avoid alcoholic beverages with Tresiba 100U/ml Flextouch 3 ml as it may increase or decrease your blood sugar level.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Tresiba 100U/ml Flextouch 3 ml should not be given to patients with kidney disease, liver disease, low blood sugar/glucose level (hypoglycaemia), and low potassium level (hypokalaemia).

You are recommended not to consume alcohol along with Tresiba 100U/ml Flextouch 3 ml to avoid unpleasant side-effects. Alcohol may either decrease or increase the blood sugar level which can be fatal.

Tresiba100U/ml Flextouch 3 ml can be used during pregnancy. Your insulin dose may need to be changed during pregnancy and after delivery.

Tresiba 100U/ml Flextouch 3 ml can be given safely to nursing mothers but only under the supervision of a physician.

Drive with caution, Tresiba 100U/ml Flextouch 3 ml usually causes drowsiness and affects driving ability.

Your ability to concentrate and react may be reduced if you have hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar).

Tresiba 100U/ml Flextouch 3 ml can be given safely to children more than 1-year-old; dose has to be prescribed by a childspecialist.

Habit Forming No Diet & Lifestyle Advise

Exercise may lower your body's need for insulin during and for some time after the physical activity.

Exercise may also speed up the effect of an insulin dose, especially if the exercise involves the area of the injection site (for example, the leg should not be used for injection just prior to running).

Discuss with your doctor how you should adjust yourinsulin regimen to accommodate exercise.

Avoid eating sugar food and prefer food cooked food low in calories.

When traveling across more than 2 time zones, you should talk to your doctor concerning adjustments in your insulin schedule.

Special Advise

Your doctor may tell you to have a regular potassium level as prolonged administration causes a life-threatening condition of hypokalemia (low potassium).

Do not mix Tresiba 100U/ml Flextouch 3 ml with other insulin form or dilute it.

Store Tresiba 100U/ml Flextouch 3 ml between 2-8 degree celsius temperature only.