Insulin Degludec
Insulin degludec is an ultra-long-acting basal insulin analog. It is administered once daily to provide a stable, flat rate of insulin delivery that lasts up to 42 hours, helping to maintain stable baseline blood sugar levels.
Dosage by Body Weight
Must be individualized based on the patient's glycemic goals, type of diabetes, and metabolic needs. Inject subcutaneously once daily at any time of day, preferably at the same time each day.
- Body Weight
- Below 5 kg
- Dose
- Highly individualized
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Tracking Notes
- Dosing in neonates and infants must be managed under strict pediatric endocrinology supervision; typical starting doses are extremely small (0.1-0.2 units/kg).
- Body Weight
- 5-7 kg
- Dose
- Highly individualized (approx. 0.5 to 1.5 units)
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Tracking Notes
- Monitor blood glucose closely. Adjust dose based on metabolic demand and target glucose levels.
- Body Weight
- 8-10 kg
- Dose
- Highly individualized (approx. 1 to 2 units)
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Tracking Notes
- Monitor blood glucose closely. Adjust dose based on metabolic demand and target glucose levels.
- Body Weight
- 11-15 kg
- Dose
- Highly individualized (approx. 1 to 3 units)
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Tracking Notes
- Monitor blood glucose closely. Adjust dose based on metabolic demand and target glucose levels.
- Body Weight
- 16-20 kg
- Dose
- Highly individualized (approx. 1.5 to 4 units)
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Tracking Notes
- Monitor blood glucose closely. Adjust dose based on metabolic demand and target glucose levels.
| Body Weight | Dose | Frequency | Tracking Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below 5 kg | Highly individualized | Once daily | Dosing in neonates and infants must be managed under strict pediatric endocrinology supervision; typical starting doses are extremely small (0.1-0.2 units/kg). |
| 5-7 kg | Highly individualized (approx. 0.5 to 1.5 units) | Once daily | Monitor blood glucose closely. Adjust dose based on metabolic demand and target glucose levels. |
| 8-10 kg | Highly individualized (approx. 1 to 2 units) | Once daily | Monitor blood glucose closely. Adjust dose based on metabolic demand and target glucose levels. |
| 11-15 kg | Highly individualized (approx. 1 to 3 units) | Once daily | Monitor blood glucose closely. Adjust dose based on metabolic demand and target glucose levels. |
| 16-20 kg | Highly individualized (approx. 1.5 to 4 units) | Once daily | Monitor blood glucose closely. Adjust dose based on metabolic demand and target glucose levels. |
Formulation
Subcutaneous InjectionPrefilled Pen
Purpose
To improve glycemic control in patients with type 1 or type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Generic Name
Insulin DegludecBranded Drug Names
Insulin Degludec is listed as a generic drug name. Common branded medicines that may contain the same active ingredient include:
Scheduled Drug
Yes. This medicine should be supplied or used only according to applicable prescription and regulatory requirements.