What is the brand name for Insulin Degludec?
The brand name for Insulin Degludec is Tresiba.
PTCB TOP 200 · #152
Insulin Degludec
Tresiba
Insulin Degludec is the generic name for the brand-name drug Tresiba. It is an insulin used to treat diabetes (ultra-long basal). On the PTCE Top 200 drug list, Insulin Degludec ranks #152 and is one of the most frequently tested endocrine/diabetes medications — commonly quizzed on its brand–generic pair, drug class, and key side effects.
| Generic name | Insulin Degludec |
|---|---|
| Brand name(s) | Tresiba |
| Drug class | Insulin |
| Class group | Endocrine/Diabetes |
| Common use | diabetes (ultra-long basal) |
| DEA schedule | Unscheduled |
| Availability | Prescription only (Rx) |
What is Insulin Degludec used for?
Long-acting basal insulin for glycemic control in diabetes mellitus.
What drug class is Insulin Degludec?
Insulin Degludec is an Insulin in the Endocrine/Diabetes group. Knowing the class is the fastest way to predict its uses, side effects, and the brand↔generic pairs the PTCE tests.
Common side effects of Insulin Degludec
- arrow_rightHypoglycemia
- arrow_rightInjection site reactions
- arrow_rightWeight gain
- arrow_rightEdema
- arrow_rightRash/pruritus
- arrow_rightLipodystrophy
Major interactions
- arrow_rightOther antidiabetics → additive hypoglycemia risk
- arrow_rightBeta-blockers may mask hypoglycemia symptoms
- arrow_rightThiazolidinediones (pioglitazone) + insulin → edema/heart failure risk
Is Insulin Degludec a controlled substance?
No. Insulin Degludec is not a federally controlled substance (it is unscheduled by the DEA).
How to remember Insulin Degludec (PTCE mnemonic)
TRES-iba TREDs through the day — DEGLUDEC = 'de-glue' ultra-long basal (T½ 25hr, duration >42hr). Flat profile = less hypo than glargine; once-daily any time.
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PTCE exam tip
Degludec is the ULTRA-long basal insulin (over 42 hours) — the exam sorts insulins by duration: aspart/lispro rapid → glargine/detemir long → degludec ultra-long.
Insulin Degludec FAQ
What is Insulin Degludec used for?
Insulin Degludec is used to treat diabetes (ultra-long basal). Long-acting basal insulin for glycemic control in diabetes mellitus.
What drug class is Insulin Degludec?
Insulin Degludec is an Insulin (Endocrine/Diabetes group).
Is Insulin Degludec a controlled substance?
No. Insulin Degludec is not a federally controlled substance (it is unscheduled by the DEA).
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