What each one is for, how to take it, side effects and warnings, side by side from the official labels.
| Insulin Degludec | Isophane Insulin | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Insulin (diabetes) | Insulin (diabetes) |
| Used for | is indicated to improve glycemic control in patients 1 year of age and older with diabetes mellitus. Limitations of Use • Not recommended for the treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis. TRESIBA is a long-acting human insulin analog indicated to improve glycemic co… | For the temporary relief of general weakness, debilitation, excessive sweating, or minor skin rash or hives due to sensitivity to phenolic compounds found in foods or other products.* |
| Usual adult dose | In adults, inject subcutaneously once daily at any time of day. | Adults and children 12 years and over: Take 10 drops up to 3 times per day. |
| Children | For pediatric patients requiring less than 5 units of TRESIBA each day, use a TRESIBA U-100 vial. | Children under 12 years of age. |
| Prescription (U.S.) | Yes | No (over the counter) |
| Common side effects | The following adverse reactions are also discussed elsewhere: • Hypoglycemia [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] • Hypoglycemia due to Medication errors [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )] • Hypersensitivity reactions [see W… | Not on the label |
| Pregnancy | 8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Available data from one unpublished trial and the published literature with TRESIBA use during pregnancy have not identified a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, m… | If pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a healthcare professional before use. |
From the official U.S. labels. Brands and strengths differ between countries.
The official labels mention them together: Never share a tresiba flextouch pen, insulin syringe, or needle between patients, even if the needle is changed. Ask a pharmacist before combining them.
Check them togetherInsulin Degludec is insulin (diabetes) and Isophane Insulin is insulin (diabetes). Insulin Degludec is used for: is indicated to improve glycemic control in patients 1 year of age and older with diabetes mellitus. Limitations of Use • Not recommended for the treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis. TRESIBA is a long-acting human insulin analog indicated to improve glycemic co… Isophane Insulin is used for: For the temporary relief of general weakness, debilitation, excessive sweating, or minor skin rash or hives due to sensitivity to phenolic compounds found in foods or other products.*
The official labels mention them together: Never share a tresiba flextouch pen, insulin syringe, or needle between patients, even if the needle is changed. Ask a pharmacist before combining them.
It depends on what you are treating, your health and other medicines. Your doctor or pharmacist can tell you which one suits you; this page shows what each official label says.