Tresiba FlexTouch Pens

Tresiba FlexTouch Prefilled Pens

Tresiba FlexTouch 100U/ml Prefilled Pens

Tresiba FlexTouch 200U/ml Prefilled Pens

What are Tresiba FlexTouch Prefilled Pens?

Tresiba contains the active ingredients Insulin Degludec. This is a treatment for diabetes mellitus used with proper diet and exercise to treat high blood sugar levels. 
 

How does Insulin Degludec work as a treatment for Diabetes Mellitus?

Insulin degludec is a long-acting insulin that works slowly, over about 24 hours. Insulin is one of many hormones that help the body turn the food we eat into energy. This is done by using the sugar in the blood as quick energy. 

Insulin also helps us store energy that we can use later. Like other types of insulin, insulin degludec is used to keep your blood sugar level close to normal. This works to help keep blood sugar levels under control. 

What is Diabetes?

Diabetes mellitus refers to a group of diseases that affect how your body uses blood sugar (glucose). 

The cause of diabetes varies by type. However, no matter what type of diabetes you have, it can lead to excess sugar in your blood and to much sugar in your blood can lead to serious health problems.

Chronic diabetes: type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes.

Potentially reversible diabetes: Prediabetes and gestational diabetes.

Gestational diabetes: occurs during pregnancy but may resolve after the baby is delivered.

Emergency supplys of Tresiba FlexTouch:
 

Tresiba is a prescription only medicine and an Emergency Supply can only be issued if you are currently being prescribed this medication by your GP for Diabetes.  You will need to fill out a questionnaire, which is then reviewed to make sure Tresiba is a suitable treatment for you. You will also need to upload proof that you have used this item before. If your order is approved, your Tresiba can be sent directly to you.

Warnings and Precautions

Always take this medication exactly as directed by your GP.

Keep out of sight and Reach of children.

If you are taking any new medications even over the counter medicines whilst taking Tresiba you should make your GP aware to prevent interactions.

Ingredients:

Active ingredients: Insulin Degludec

How do I use Tresiba FlexTouch?
 

Tresiba must be used exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. If you are unsure contact your GP.
 

The dose is based on your blood sugar and must be determined by your doctor.

What are the side effects of Tresiba FlexTouch?

Common side effects:

• Body aches or pain

• diarrhea

• dry mouth

• ear congestion

• fever

• headache

• loss of voice

• runny or stuffy nose

• sneezing

• sore throat

• stomach pain

Any concerns or queries regarding any side effects this medicine has caused or could cause you can call your GP or our pharmacist.

If you have any severe side effects seek medical assitance as soon as possible.

Reporting of side effects

If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in the above description and patient information leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for “MHRA yellowcard” in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.