MedDataToolToujeo Max is a long-acting insulin used to help manage blood sugar levels in adults and children aged 6 and older with diabetes. It works by allowing your body to use sugar more effectively and reducing the amount of sugar produced by the liver. You take it as an injection under the skin, usually once a day at the same time, starting with a dose of 0.2 units per kilogram of body weight, and it can be increased based on your needs, with a maximum dose of 160 units per injection. It's important to know that you should not use this medication if you are experiencing low blood sugar. If you're switching from other insulin types, like Lantus, you may need to adjust your dose to avoid low blood sugar levels.
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Uses
- Diabetes mellitus in adults.
- Diabetes mellitus in pediatric patients 6 years and older.
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Dosage
Administer TOUJEO subcutaneously once daily at the same time each day.
Individualize dose based on diabetes type and blood glucose levels.
Pediatric patients may start at 0.2 units per kg once daily.
Rotate injection sites to avoid skin problems.
Always follow your doctor's specific instructions for your dose.
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Side effects
Common
Hypoglycemiainjection site reactionsweight gain
Serious
allergic reactionsSevere hypoglycemiahypersensitivity reactionshypokalemia
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Warnings
⚠ Important warnings
- Not recommended for diabetic ketoacidosis.
- Use with caution in patients with visual impairment.
- Monitor glucose closely when switching to TOUJEO.
- May cause lipodystrophy or localized skin reactions.
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Drug interactions
- Antidiabetic agentsmay increase hypoglycemia riskCaution
- Corticosteroidsmay decrease blood glucose lowering effectCaution
- Beta-blockersmay blunt hypoglycemia symptomsCaution
- Alcoholmay affect blood glucose levels.Caution
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Data Source: Publicly available drug labeling information from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Data Source: Publicly available drug labeling information from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).