Product introduction
Tresiba 100 Units/ml Penfill (3ml Each) 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 (3ml Each) 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 effects of this medicine is low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia). To prevent hypoglycemia, it is important to always inject only the correct dose of medicine, 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 injection site reactions 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 of Tresiba Solution for Injection
- Treatment of Diabetes
Benefits of Tresiba Solution for Injection
In Treatment of Diabetes
Tresiba 100 Units/ml Penfill (3ml Each) is a long-acting insulin that provides effective blood sugar control for people with diabetes. Its ultra-long duration of action allows for more flexibility in dosing times and ensures stable insulin levels over 24 hours or more. This helps reduce the risk of blood sugar fluctuations, particularly low blood sugar episodes (hypoglycemia), especially overnight. It offers the convenience of once-daily dosing and can be adjusted to fit individual needs, making it a valuable option for those managing both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.
Side effects of Tresiba Solution for Injection
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
- Auto-antibody formation
- Headache
- Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
- Severe hypoglycemia
- Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)
- Upper respiratory tract infection
How to use Tresiba Solution for Injection
Your doctor or nurse will guide you how to use this medicine.
How Tresiba Solution for Injection works
Tresiba 100 Units/ml Penfill (3ml Each) 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.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CAUTION
Alcohol should be used with caution while taking Tresiba 100 Units/ml Penfill (3ml Each).
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Tresiba 100 Units/ml Penfill (3ml Each) is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby.
While on treatment with Tresiba 100 Units/ml Penfill (3ml Each), blood glucose monitoring is recommended and dose adjustment may be done on individual basis.
While on treatment with Tresiba 100 Units/ml Penfill (3ml Each), blood glucose monitoring is recommended and dose adjustment may be done on individual basis.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Tresiba 100 Units/ml Penfill (3ml Each) may be safe to use during breastfeeding. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Driving
CAUTION
Tresiba 100 Units/ml Penfill (3ml Each) may affect your driving ability if your blood sugar becomes too low or too high. Monitor your blood glucose and avoid driving if affected.
Kidney
CAUTION
Tresiba 100 Units/ml Penfill (3ml Each) should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Frequent and regular monitoring of blood glucose levels is advised.
Frequent and regular monitoring of blood glucose levels is advised.
Liver
CAUTION
Tresiba 100 Units/ml Penfill (3ml Each) should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Frequent and regular monitoring of blood glucose levels is advised.
Frequent and regular monitoring of blood glucose levels is advised.
What if you forget to take Tresiba Solution for Injection?
If you miss a dose of Tresiba 100 Units/ml Penfill (3ml Each) take it as soon as you remember. Do not take two doses of Tresiba 100 Units/ml Penfill (3ml Each) within 8 hours of each other.
| Weight | 25 g |
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