Tresiba Flexpen 3 Ml / 5 Pen (Refrigerator)

Description

Insulin degludec 200 units/mL Solution for injection in pre-filled pen What Insulin degludec is used for: Insulin degludec is a long-acting basal insulin called insulin degludec. It is used to treat diabetes mellitus in adults, adolescents and children aged 1 year and above. Insulin degludec helps your body reduce your blood sugar level. It is used for once-daily dosing. On occasions when you cannot follow your regular dosing schedule, you can change the time of dosing because Insulin degludec has a long blood sugar-lowering effect. Insulin degludec can be used with meal-related rapid-acting insulin products. In type 2 diabetes mellitus, Insulin degludec may be used in combination with tablets for diabetes or with injectable antidiabetic medicines, other than insulin. In type 1 diabetes mellitus, Insulin degludec must always be used in combination with meal-related rapid acting insulin medicines. Do not use Insulin degludec if: you are allergic to insulin degludec or any of the other ingredients of this medicine. Warnings and precautions: Talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse before using Insulin degludec. Be especially aware of the following: Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) High blood sugar (hyperglycemia) Switching from another insulin Pioglitazone used together with insulin Eye disorder – fast improvements in blood sugar control may lead to a temporary worsening of diabetic eye disorder. If you experience eye problems, talk to your doctor. Ensuring you use the right type of insulin – always check the insulin label before each injection to avoid accidental mix-ups between different strengths of Insulin degludec as well as other insulin products. Skin changes at the injection site Insulin degludec can be used in adolescents and children aged 1 year and above. Possible side effects: Insulin degludec can cause serious side effects. These side effects happen only to a small number of people and include: Hypoglycemia Skin changes at the injection site Signs of allergic reactions Vision problems Swollen joints Diabetic retinopathy (an eye disease related to diabetes which can lead to loss of vision) Painful neuropathy (pain due to nerve damage) Other medicines and Insulin degludec: Tell your doctor, nurse or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines. Some medicines affect your blood sugar level: Your blood sugar level may fall (hypoglycemia) if you take medicines for: diabetes, depression, blood pressure, certain heart conditions, pain and lower fever, fertility, infections. Your blood sugar level may rise (hyperglycemia) if you take medicines for: birth control, fluid retention, thyroid gland disorders, asthma, growth. How to take Insulin degludec: Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. Check with your doctor, pharmacist or nurse if you are not sure. Insulin degludec in a pre-filled pen is available in two strengths. “Insulin degludec 100 units/mL” or “Insulin degludec 200 units/mL” is clearly marked on the pen label and packaging. In addition, Insulin degludec 100 units/mL packaging and label are light green, and Insulin degludec 200 units/mL packaging and label are dark green with striping with a red box highlighting the formulation strength. For both strengths, the needed dose is dialed in units. The dose steps, however, differ between the two strengths of Insulin degludec. Use Insulin degludec once each day, preferably at the same time every day. Insulin degludec is for injection under the skin (subcutaneously). You must never inject yourself directly into a vein (intravenously) or muscle (intramuscularly). With each injection, change the injection site within the particular area of skin that you use. This may reduce the risk of developing lumps or skin pitting. The best places to give yourself an injection are: the front of your waist (abdomen), the upper arm or the front of your thighs. The insulin will work more quickly if injected into the front of your waist. You should always measure your blood sugar regularly. How to store Insulin degludec: Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children. Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the FlexTouch® label and carton, after ‘EXP’. Always keep the pen cap on. Before opening: Insulin degludec pen that is not being used is to be stored in the refrigerator at 2°C to 8°C, away from the cooling element. Do not freeze. During use or when carried as a spare: You can carry your Insulin degludec pen with you and keep it at a temperature below 30°C or in a refrigerator (2˚C to 8˚C) for up to 4 weeks. If refrigerated, keep away from the cooling element. Do not freeze. Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment. Product Details: Brand: Tresiba Product Form: Pen Quantity: 5 Pens