Tresiba® Dosing | Tresiba® (insulin degludec) injection 100 Units/mL, 200 Units/mL (2024)

What is Tresiba® (insulin degludec) injection 100 U/mL, 200 U/mL?

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What is Tresiba®?

  • Prescription Tresiba® is a long-acting insulin used to control high blood sugar in adults and children who are 1 year of age and older with diabetes
  • Tresiba® is not for people with diabetic ketoacidosis(increased ketones in the blood or urine)
  • It is not known if Tresiba® is safe and effective in children under 1 year of age
  • Tresiba® is available in 2 concentrations: 200 units/mL and 100 units/mL

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Do not share your Tresiba® FlexTouch® with other people, even if the needle has been changed. Do not share needles or syringes with another person. You may give other people a serious infection, or get a serious infection from them.

Who should not take Tresiba®?

Do not take Tresiba® if you:

  • are having an episode of low blood sugar(hypoglycemia)
  • have an allergyto Tresiba® or any of the ingredients in Tresiba®

Before taking Tresiba®, tell your health care provider about all your medical conditions, including if you are:

  • pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding
  • taking new prescription or over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, or herbal supplements

Talk to your health care provider about low blood sugar and how to manage it.

How should I take Tresiba®?

  • Read the Instructions for Use and take Tresiba® exactly as your health care provider tells you to
  • Do not do any conversion of your dose. The dose counter always shows the selected dose in units
  • Know the type and strength of insulin you take. Do not change the type of insulin you take unless your health care provider tells you to
  • Adults - If you miss or are delayed in taking your dose of Tresiba®:
    • Take your dose as soon as you remember, then continue with your regular dosing schedule
    • Make sure there are at least 8 hours between doses
  • If children miss a dose of Tresiba®:
    • Call the healthcare provider for information and instructions about checking blood sugar levels more often until the next scheduled dose of Tresiba®
  • For children who need less than 5 units of Tresiba® each day, use a Tresiba® U-100 vial
  • Check your blood sugar levels. Ask your health care provider what your blood sugar levels should be and when you should check them
  • Do not reuse or share your needles or syringes with other people. You may give them a serious infection, or get a serious infection from them
  • Never inject Tresiba® into a vein or muscle
  • Never use a syringe to remove Tresiba® from the FlexTouch® pen
  • Tresiba® can be injected under the skin (subcutaneously) of your upper legs (thighs), upper arms, or stomach area (abdomen).
  • Change (rotate) your injection sites within the area you choose with each injectionto reduce your risk of getting lipodystrophy (pits in skin or thickened skin) and localized cutaneous amyloidosis (skin with lumps) at the injection sites.
    • Do notuse the exact same spot for each injection.
    • Do notinject where the skin has pits, is thickened, or has lumps.
    • Do notinject where the skin is tender, bruised, scaly or hard, or into scars or damaged skin.

What should I avoid while taking Tresiba®?

  • Do not drive or operate heavy machinery, until you know how Tresiba® affects you
  • Do not drink alcohol or use prescription or over-the-counter medicines that contain alcohol

What are the possible side effects of Tresiba®?

Tresiba® may cause serious side effects that can be life-threatening, including:

  • Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Signs and symptoms that may indicate low blood sugar include dizziness, light-headedness, sweating, confusion, headache, blurred vision, slurred speech, shakiness, fast heart beat, anxiety, irritability, mood changes, and hunger.
  • Low potassium in your blood (hypokalemia)
  • Heart failure in some people if taken with thiazolidinediones (TZDs). This can happen even if you have never had heart failure or heart problems. If you already have heart failure, it may get worse while you take TZDs with Tresiba®. Tell your health care provider if you have any new or worse symptoms of heart failure including shortness of breath, tiredness, swelling of your ankles or feet, and sudden weight gain

Your insulin dose may need to change because of change in level of physical activity or exercise, increased stress, change in diet, weight gain or loss, or illness.

  • Common side effects may includeserious allergic reactions (whole body reactions), reactions at the injection site,skin thickening or pits at the injection site (lipodystrophy), itching, rash, swelling of your hands and feet, and weight gain.

Get emergency medical help if you have trouble breathing, shortness of breath, fast heartbeat, swelling of your face, tongue, or throat, sweating, extreme drowsiness, dizziness, or confusion.

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What is Tresiba®?

  • Prescription Tresiba® is a long-acting insulin used to control high blood sugar in adults and children who are 1 year of age and older with diabetes
  • Tresiba® is not for people with diabetic ketoacidosis(increased ketones in the blood or urine)
  • It is not known if Tresiba® is safe and effective in children under 1 year of age
  • Tresiba® is available in 2 concentrations: 200 units/mL and 100 units/mL

Please see Prescribing Information for Tresiba®.

Tresiba® is a prescription medication.

Find help with insulin costs at Novocare.com/letushelp.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

What is Tresiba® (insulin degludec) injection 100 U/mL, 200 U/mL?

What is Tresiba®?

  • Prescription Tresiba® is a long-acting insulin used to control high blood sugar in adults and children who are 1 year of age and older with diabetes
  • Tresiba® is not for people with diabetic ketoacidosis(increased ketones in the blood or urine)
  • It is not known if Tresiba® is safe and effective in children under 1 year of age
  • Tresiba® is available in 2 concentrations: 200 units/mL and 100 units/mL

Do not share your Tresiba® FlexTouch® with other people, even if the needle has been changed. Do not share needles or syringes with another person. You may give other people a serious infection, or get a serious infection from them.

Who should not take Tresiba®?

Do not take Tresiba® if you:

  • are having an episode of low blood sugar(hypoglycemia)
  • have an allergyto Tresiba® or any of the ingredients in Tresiba®

Before taking Tresiba®, tell your health care provider about all your medical conditions, including if you are:

  • pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding
  • taking new prescription or over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, or herbal supplements

Talk to your health care provider about low blood sugar and how to manage it.

How should I take Tresiba®?

  • Read the Instructions for Use and take Tresiba® exactly as your health care provider tells you to
  • Do not do any conversion of your dose. The dose counter always shows the selected dose in units
  • Know the type and strength of insulin you take. Do not change the type of insulin you take unless your health care provider tells you to
  • Adults - If you miss or are delayed in taking your dose of Tresiba®:
    • Take your dose as soon as you remember, then continue with your regular dosing schedule
    • Make sure there are at least 8 hours between doses
  • If children miss a dose of Tresiba®:
    • Call the healthcare provider for information and instructions about checking blood sugar levels more often until the next scheduled dose of Tresiba®
  • For children who need less than 5 units of Tresiba® each day, use a Tresiba® U-100 vial
  • Check your blood sugar levels. Ask your health care provider what your blood sugar levels should be and when you should check them
  • Do not reuse or share your needles or syringes with other people. You may give them a serious infection, or get a serious infection from them
  • Never inject Tresiba® into a vein or muscle
  • Never use a syringe to remove Tresiba® from the FlexTouch® pen
  • Tresiba® can be injected under the skin (subcutaneously) of your upper legs (thighs), upper arms, or stomach area (abdomen).
  • Change (rotate) your injection sites within the area you choose with each injectionto reduce your risk of getting lipodystrophy (pits in skin or thickened skin) and localized cutaneous amyloidosis (skin with lumps) at the injection sites.
    • Do notuse the exact same spot for each injection.
    • Do notinject where the skin has pits, is thickened, or has lumps.
    • Do notinject where the skin is tender, bruised, scaly or hard, or into scars or damaged skin.

What should I avoid while taking Tresiba®?

  • Do not drive or operate heavy machinery, until you know how Tresiba® affects you
  • Do not drink alcohol or use prescription or over-the-counter medicines that contain alcohol

What are the possible side effects of Tresiba®?

Tresiba® may cause serious side effects that can be life-threatening, including:

  • Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Signs and symptoms that may indicate low blood sugar include dizziness, light-headedness, sweating, confusion, headache, blurred vision, slurred speech, shakiness, fast heart beat, anxiety, irritability, mood changes, and hunger.
  • Low potassium in your blood (hypokalemia)
  • Heart failure in some people if taken with thiazolidinediones (TZDs). This can happen even if you have never had heart failure or heart problems. If you already have heart failure, it may get worse while you take TZDs with Tresiba®. Tell your health care provider if you have any new or worse symptoms of heart failure including shortness of breath, tiredness, swelling of your ankles or feet, and sudden weight gain

Your insulin dose may need to change because of change in level of physical activity or exercise, increased stress, change in diet, weight gain or loss, or illness.

  • Common side effects may includeserious allergic reactions (whole body reactions), reactions at the injection site,skin thickening or pits at the injection site (lipodystrophy), itching, rash, swelling of your hands and feet, and weight gain.

Get emergency medical help if you have trouble breathing, shortness of breath, fast heartbeat, swelling of your face, tongue, or throat, sweating, extreme drowsiness, dizziness, or confusion.

What is Tresiba®?

  • Prescription Tresiba® is a long-acting insulin used to control high blood sugar in adults and children who are 1 year of age and older with diabetes
  • Tresiba® is not for people with diabetic ketoacidosis(increased ketones in the blood or urine)
  • It is not known if Tresiba® is safe and effective in children under 1 year of age
  • Tresiba® is available in 2 concentrations: 200 units/mL and 100 units/mL

Please see Prescribing Information for Tresiba®.

Tresiba® is a prescription medication.

Find help with insulin costs at Novocare.com/letushelp.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

Fiasp®, FlexTouch®, Levemir®, NovoCare®, NovoFine®, NovoLog®, NovoLog® Mix 70/30, Tresiba®, and Xultophy® are registered trademarks of Novo Nordisk A/S.

Novo Nordisk is a registered trademark of Novo Nordisk A/S.

All other trademarks, registered or unregistered, are the property of their respective owners.

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Tresiba® Dosing | Tresiba® (insulin degludec) injection 100 Units/mL, 200 Units/mL? ›

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® FlexTouch® U-100, the minimum dose is 1 unit and the maximum dose is 80 units in a single injection. For Tresiba® FlexTouch® U-200, the minimum dose is 2 units and the maximum dose is 160 units in a single injection.

Does Tresiba come in 100 units mL and 200 units mL? ›

With Tresiba 100 units/mL a dose of 1– 80 units per injection, in steps of 1 unit, can be administered. With Tresiba 200 units/mL a dose of 2– 160 units per injection, in steps of 2 units, can be administered. The dose is provided in half the volume of 100 units/mL basal insulin products.

How many units is 200 mL of Tresiba? ›

The pre-filled pen 200 units/mL can provide a dose of 2–160 units in one injection in steps of 2 units. The dose counter of the pre-filled pen shows the number of units of insulin to be injected. Do not make any dose re-calculation.

Is Tresiba 200 stronger than Tresiba 100? ›

When sending prescribing information, be sure to specify the right formulation of Tresiba® for your patients: The U-100 pen has a maximum dose of 80 units per injection and is dosed in 1-unit increments. The U-200 pen has a maximum dose of 160 units per injection and is dosed in 2-unit increments.

What insulin comes in 100 units and 200 units? ›

Insulin degludec is available as two strengths (100 units/mL and 200 units/mL). Care should be exercised when prescribing, supplying and administering insulin degludec to ensure the patient receives the correct strength. Insulin should always be prescribed by brand name to reduce confusion.

What does 200 units per mL mean? ›

The 200 units/mL formulation of insulin degludec (IDeg 200 units/mL) contains equal units of insulin in half the volume compared with the 100 units/mL formulation.

Is 200 units of insulin a day a lot? ›

In patients with type 2 diabetes, marked obesity, and insulin resistance, total daily insulin doses of 200 to 300 units are often required. In this setting, management for most patients includes a total of 1.0 to 2.0 units of insulin per kilogram per day; thus, in very obese patients, a larger total dose is required.

How many Tresiba 200 pen in a box? ›

Tresiba® is available from pharmacies in the following ways: 100 units/milliliter (U-100): Tresiba® FlexTouch® (5 pens/pack) 200 units/milliliter (U-200): Tresiba® FlexTouch® (3 pens/pack)

How many mL is 200 units of insulin? ›

U-200 means that there are 200 units of insulin in 1 mL (200 units/mL), U-300 means that there are 300 units of insulin in 1 mL (300 units/mL), and U-500 means that there are 500 units of insulin in 1 mL (500 units/mL).

What is the maximum dosing of Tresiba? ›

For Tresiba® FlexTouch® U-200, the minimum dose is 2 units, and the maximum dose is 160 units in a single injection. The Tresiba® vial allows dosing in half-unit increments. This may be helpful if you or your child is on a very small dose of Tresiba® (ie, less than 5 units).

Is it better to take Tresiba in the morning or at night? ›

Adult patients can take Tresiba® once daily, at any time of day. A smooth and steady release provides continuous coverage for longer than 24 hours.

What is the difference between u100 and U200? ›

Lispro U200

It is delivered by Humalog U-200 KwikPen which can hold 600 units compared with the U-100 pen which contains 300 units. It is of the same size as the U-100 pen. In a single dose, however, both pens can only go up to 60 units.

What is a cheaper alternative to Tresiba? ›

Alternatives to Tresiba
  • insulin glargine 100 units/mL (Lantus, Basaglar)
  • insulin glargine 300 units/mL (Toujeo)
  • insulin detemir (Levemir)
  • insulin degludec/liraglutide (Xultophy 100/3.6)

What is the difference between 100 units per mL and 200 units per mL? ›

Dosing Volume

Humalog 200 units/mL is twice the concentration of Humalog U-100 mealtime, rapid-acting insulin.

How much does Tresiba cost per month? ›

Check the average cost of Tresiba® for different insurance scenarios. Eligible patients with private or commercial insurance may pay as little as $35 per 30-day supply (maximum savings up to $65 per 30-day supply) or no more than $99 for up to 24 months.

How quickly does Tresiba lower blood sugar? ›

Tresiba starts working about an hour after you inject the drug, and it works all day. You should notice a change in your blood sugar levels about an hour after taking your dose.

How many units are in a Tresiba 100 pen? ›

You may or may not hear an audible click at end of dose. How many units are in a Tresiba® pen? There are 300 units of insulin in the Tresiba® U100 pens (1500 units total in the pack of 5) and 600 units of insulin in the Tresiba® U200 pen (1800 units total in the pack of 3).

Does Apidra come in 100 and 200 units? ›

Sanofi insulins included in this program are: ADMELOG® (insulin lispro injection) 100 Units/mL, TOUJEO® (insulin glargine injection) 300 Units/mL, LANTUS® (insulin glargine injection) 100 Units/mL and APIDRA® (insulin glulisine injection) 100 Units/mL.

What concentrations does Tresiba come in? ›

Tresiba® Dosing | Tresiba® (insulin degludec) injection 100 Units/mL, 200 Units/mL. Your insulin dosage will be prescribed as a number of insulin units per day. If you have type 2 diabetes and have never taken insulin before, typically your doctor will start you on a low dose.

Does Lantus come in 100 units mL and 200 units mL? ›

There are 100 units of insulin glargine in each mL. That adds up to a total of 300 units of insulin per Lantus SoloStar pen. Lantus SoloStar pens come in a package of five. Needles aren't included in the packages of either form of Lantus.

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