Pharmacy Guide

Patient leaflets and SmPCs, drug interaction checker, official dosages and NHS pharmacy opening hours — all in one place.

Pharmacy Guide

Patient leaflets and SmPCs, drug interaction checker, official dosages and NHS pharmacy opening hours — all in one place.

← Back to all medicines

Trurapi 100 units/ml solution for injection in vial

⚠ This medicine appears to have been discontinued

The electronic medicines compendium (emc) no longer publishes a Summary of Product Characteristics for this product, which usually means it is no longer marketed in the UK. The patient leaflet below is kept for reference, but the product may not be available.

If you were prescribed this medicine, other products containing Insulin aspart may still be available. Do not stop your treatment — ask your pharmacist or GP what to use instead.

Active substance: Insulin aspart

Source: electronic medicines compendium (emc)
Official leaflet: Read the PIL on emc

What it is and what it is used for

for Trurapi is a modern insulin (insulin analogue) with a rapid-acting effect. Modern insulin products are improved versions of human insulin. Trurapi is used to reduce the high blood sugar level in adults, adolescents and children aged 1 year and above with diabetes mellitus (diabetes). Diabetes is a disease where your body does not produce enough insulin to control the level of your blood sugar. Treatment with insulin aspart helps to prevent complications from your diabetes. Insulin aspart will start to lower your blood sugar 10-20 minutes after you inject it, a maximum effect occurs between 1 and 3 hours after the injection and the effect lasts for 3-5 hours. Due to this short action insulin aspart should normally be taken in combination with intermediate-acting or long-acting insulin preparations. Moreover, Trurapi can be used for continuous subcutaneous infusion in a pump system.

What you need to know before you take it

e Trurapi Do not use Trurapi

  • If you are allergic to insulin aspart, or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in "Contents of the pack and other information" in section 6).
  • If you suspect hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar) is starting (see "Summary of serious and very common side effects" in section 4).
  • If the protective cap is loose or missing. Each vial has a protective, aluminium cap with tear-off lid. If it is not in perfect condition when you get the vial, return the vial to your supplier.
  • If it has not been stored correctly or been frozen (see "How to store Trurapi" in section 5).
  • If the insulin does not appear clear and colourless. If any of these applies, do not use Trurapi. Talk with your doctor, nurse or pharmacist for advice. Before using Trurapi
  • Check the label to make sure it is the right type of insulin.
  • Remove the protective cap.
  • Always use a new needle for each injection to prevent contamination.
  • Needles and syringes must not be shared. Warnings and precautions Record the brand name ("Trurapi") and Lot number (included on the outer carton and label of each vial) of the medicine you are using and provide this information when reporting any side effects. Skin changes at the injection site The injection site should be rotated to prevent skin changes such as lumps under the skin. The insulin may not work very well if you inject into a lumpy area (see "How to use Trurapi"). Contact your doctor if you are currently injecting into a lumpy area before you start injecting in a different area. Your doctor may tell you to check your blood sugar more closely, and to adjust your insulin or your other antidiabetic medications dose. Some conditions and activities can affect your need for insulin. Consult your doctor:
  • If you have trouble with your kidneys or liver, or with your adrenal, pituitary or thyroid glands.
  • If you exercise more than usual or if you want to change your usual diet, as this may affect your blood sugar level.
  • If you are ill, carry on taking your insulin and consult your doctor.
  • If you are going abroad, travelling over time zones may affect your insulin needs and the timing of your injections. Children and adolescents Do not give this medicine to children below 1 year of age since no clinical trials have been carried out in children below the age of 1 year. Other medicines and Trurapi Tell your doctor, nurse or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines. Some medicines affect your blood sugar level and this may mean that your insulin dose has to change. Listed below are the

most common medicines which may affect your insulin treatment.

There are no restrictions on treatment with insulin aspart during breast-feeding.

Your blood sugar level may fall (hypoglycaemia) if you take:

  • Other medicines for the treatment of diabetes
  • Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI) (used to treat depression)
  • Beta-blockers (used to treat high blood pressure)
  • Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors (used to treat certain heart conditions or high blood pressure)
  • Salicylates (used to relieve pain and lower fever)
  • Anabolic steroids (such as testosterone)
  • Sulphonamides (used to treat infections).

Ask your doctor, nurse or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine while pregnant or breast-feeding. Driving and using machines Please ask your doctor whether you can drive a car or use a machine:

  • If you have frequent hypoglycaemia.
  • If you find it hard to recognise hypoglycaemia. If your blood sugar is low or high, your concentration and ability to react might be affected and therefore also your ability to drive or use a machine. Bear in mind that you could endanger yourself or others. Trurapi has a rapid onset of effect therefore if hypoglycaemia occurs, you may experience it earlier after an injection when compared to soluble human insulin.

Your blood sugar level may rise (hyperglycaemia) if you take:

  • Oral contraceptives (birth control pills)
  • Thiazides (used to treat high blood pressure or excessive fluid retention)
  • Glucocorticoids (such as 'cortisone' used to treat inflammation)
  • Thyroid hormones (used to treat thyroid gland disorders)
  • Sympathomimetics (such as epinephrine [adrenaline], or salbutamol, terbutaline used to treat asthma)
  • Growth hormone (medicine for stimulation of skeletal and somatic growth and pronounced influence on the body's metabolic processes)
  • Danazol (medicine acting on ovulation).

Trurapi contains sodium This medicine contains less than 1 mmol (23 mg) sodium per dose, that is to say essentially "sodium-free". 3. How to use Trurapi Dose and when to use your insulin Always use your insulin and adjust your dose exactly as your doctor has told you. Check with your doctor, nurse or pharmacist if you are not sure.

Octreotide and lanreotide (used for treatment of acromegaly, a rare hormonal disorder that usually occurs in middle-aged adults, caused by the pituitary gland producing excess growth hormone) may either increase or decrease your blood sugar level. Beta-blockers (used to treat high blood pressure) may weaken or suppress entirely the first warning symptoms which help you to recognise low blood sugar.

Insulin aspart is generally used immediately before a meal. Eat a meal or snack within 10 minutes of the injection to avoid low blood sugar. When necessary, insulin aspart can be given soon after a meal (see "How and where to inject" below for information). Do not change your insulin unless your doctor tells you to. If your doctor has switched you from one type or brand of insulin to another, your dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor. Use in children and adolescents Insulin aspart can be used in adolescents and children aged 1 year and above instead of soluble human insulin when a rapid onset of effect is preferred. For example, when it is difficult to dose the child in relation to meals.

Pioglitazone (tablets used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes) Some patients with long-standing type 2 diabetes and heart disease or previous stroke who were treated with pioglitazone and insulin experienced the development of heart failure. Inform your doctor as soon as possible if you experience signs of heart failure such as unusual shortness of breath or rapid increase in weight or localised swelling (oedema). If you have taken any of the medicines listed here, tell your doctor, nurse or pharmacist. Insulin aspart and alcohol If you drink alcohol, your need for insulin may change as your blood sugar level may either rise or fall. Careful monitoring is recommended. Pregnancy and breast-feeding If you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before using this medicine. Insulin aspart can be used during pregnancy. Your insulin dose may need to be changed during pregnancy and after delivery. Careful control of your diabetes, particularly prevention of hypoglycaemia, is important for the health of your baby.

Use in special patient groups If you have reduced kidney or liver function, or if you are above 65 years of age, you need to check your blood sugar more regularly and discuss changes in your insulin dose with your doctor.

How to take it

and where to inject Trurapi is for injection under the skin (subcutaneously) or for continuous subcutaneous infusion in a pump system. Administration in a pump system will require a comprehensive instruction by your healthcare professional. You must never inject yourself directly into a vein (intravenously) or muscle (intramuscularly). If necessary, Trurapi can be given directly into a vein but this must only be done by physicians or other healthcare staff. With each injection, change the injection site within the particular area of skin that you use. This may reduce the risk of developing lumps or skin pitting (see section 4 "Possible side effects"). The best places to give yourself an injection are: the front of your waist (abdomen), the upper arm or the

Legende / Legend SAP-Nr. / Plant PM code: Sprachvariante / Country code: Version: Datum / Date: DMC-Inhalt / DMC content:

954210 028 1 05.02.2026 RP02 <MAT>954210

Abmessungen / Dimensions: Schriftgröße / Font size: Zeilenabstand / Line spacing: Seite / Page:

296 × 420 mm 10 Pt 10 Pt 1/2

front of your thighs. The insulin will work more quickly if you inject into the front of your waist (abdomen). You should always measure your blood sugar regularly. How to handle Trurapi in vial 1. Draw into the syringe the same amount of air as the dose of insulin you are going to inject. Inject the air into the vial. 2. Turn the vial and syringe upside down and draw the correct insulin dose into the syringe. Pull the needle out of the vial. Then expel the air from the syringe and check that the dose is correct. How to inject Trurapi

  • Inject the insulin under the skin. Use the injection technique advised by your doctor or nurse.
  • Keep the needle under your skin for at least 6 seconds to make sure you have injected all the insulin.
  • Discard the needle after each injection. For use in an infusion pump system Trurapi should never be mixed with any other insulin when used in a pump. Follow the instructions and recommendations from your doctor regarding the use of Trurapi in a pump. Before use of Trurapi in the pump system, you must have received a comprehensive instruction in the use and information about any actions to be taken in case of illness, too high or too low blood sugar or failure of the pump system.
  • Before inserting the needle, use soap and water to clean your hands and the skin where the needle is inserted to avoid any infection at the infusion site.
  • When you fill a new reservoir, be certain not to leave large air bubbles in either the syringe or the tubing.
  • Changing of the infusion set (tubing and needle) must be done according to the instructions in the product information supplied with the infusion set. To get the benefit of insulin infusion, and to detect possible malfunction of the insulin pump, it is recommended that you measure your blood sugar level regularly. What to do in case of pump system failure You should always have an alternative delivery method for your insulin available for injection under the skin in case of pump system failure. If you use more insulin than you should If you use too much insulin your blood sugar gets too low (hypoglycaemia) (see "Summary of serious and very common side effects" in section 4). If you forget to use your insulin If you forget to use your insulin your blood sugar may get too high (hyperglycaemia) (see "Effects from diabetes" in section 4). If you stop using your insulin Do not stop using your insulin without speaking with a doctor, who will tell you what needs to be done. This could lead to very high blood sugar (severe hyperglycaemia) and ketoacidosis (see "Effects from diabetes" in section 4). If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor, nurse or pharmacist.

Druckbare Farben / Printing colours

Technische Information / Technical information

Pantone Process Black

Kontur / Outline

<MAT>954210

4. Possible side effects Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Summary of serious and very common

Possible side effects

Low blood sugar (hypoglycaemia) is a very common side effect. It may affect more than 1 in 10 people. Low blood sugar may occur if you:

  • Inject too much insulin.
  • Eat too little or miss a meal.
  • Exercise more than usual.
  • Drink alcohol (see "Insulin aspart and alcohol" in section 2). Signs of low blood sugar: Cold sweat; cool pale skin; headache; rapid heartbeat; feeling sick; feeling very hungry; temporary changes in vision; drowsiness; unusual tiredness and weakness; nervousness or tremor; feeling anxious; feeling confused; difficulty in concentrating. Severe low blood sugar can lead to unconsciousness. If prolonged severe low blood sugar is not treated, it can cause brain damage (temporary or permanent) and even death. You may recover more quickly from unconsciousness with an injection of the hormone glucagon by someone who knows how to use it. If you are given glucagon you will need glucose or a sugar snack as soon as you are conscious. If you do not respond to glucagon treatment, you will have to be treated in a hospital. What to do if you experience low blood sugar:
  • If you experience low blood sugar, eat glucose tablets or another high sugar snack (e.g. sweets, biscuits, fruit juice). Measure your blood sugar if possible and rest. Always carry glucose tablets or high sugar snacks with you, just in case.
  • When symptoms of low blood sugar have disappeared or when blood sugar level is stabilised, continue insulin treatment as usual.
  • If you have such a low blood sugar that it makes you pass out, if you have had need for injection of glucagon, or if you have experienced many incidents of low blood sugar, talk with a doctor. The amount or timing of insulin, food or exercise may need to be adjusted. Tell relevant people that you have diabetes and what the consequences may be, including the risk of passing out (become unconscious) due to low blood sugar. Let them know that if you pass out, they must turn you on your side and get medical help straight away. They must not give you any food or drink due to risk of suffocation. Serious allergic reactions to Trurapi or one of its ingredients (called a systemic allergic reaction) is a very rare side effect but can potentially be life-threatening. It may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people. Seek medical advice immediately:
  • If signs of allergy spread to other parts of your body.
  • If you suddenly feel unwell, and you: start sweating; start being sick (vomiting); have difficulty in breathing; have a rapid heartbeat; feel dizzy.

edge to edge 954210-R

Effects from diabetes High blood sugar (hyperglycaemia) If you notice any of these signs, seek medical advice immediately. Other side effects Skin changes at the injection site: If you inject insulin too often at the same place, the fatty tissue under the skin at the injection site may shrink (lipoatrophy) or thicken (lipohypertrophy) (may affect up to 1 in 100 people). Lumps under the skin may also be caused by build-up of a protein called amyloid (cutaneous amyloidosis; how often this occurs is not known). The insulin may not work very well if you inject into a lumpy area. Change the injection site with each injection to help prevent these skin changes. If you notice your skin pitting or thickening at the injection site, tell your doctor or nurse. These reactions can become more severe, or they may change the absorption of your insulin, if you inject in such a site. Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people) Signs of allergy: Local allergic reactions (pain, redness, hives, inflammation, bruising, swelling and itching) at the injection site may occur. These usually disappear after a few weeks of using your insulin. If they do not disappear, or if they spread throughout your body, talk to your doctor immediately (see also "Serious allergic reactions" above). Vision problems: When you first start your insulin treatment, it may disturb your vision, but the disturbance is usually temporary. Swollen joints: When you start using insulin, water retention may cause swelling around your ankles and other joints. Normally this soon disappears. If not, talk to your doctor. Diabetic retinopathy (an eye disease related to diabetes which can lead to loss of vision): If you have diabetic retinopathy and your blood sugar level improves very fast, the retinopathy may get worse. Ask your doctor about this. Rare side effects (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people). Painful neuropathy (pain due to nerve damage): If your blood sugar level improves very fast, you may get nerve-related pain. This is called acute painful neuropathy and is usually transient. Reporting of side effects If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, nurse or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

High blood sugar may occur if you:

  • Have not injected enough insulin.
  • Forget to inject your insulin or stop using insulin.
  • Repeatedly inject less insulin than you need.
  • Get an infection and/or a fever.
  • Eat more than usual.
  • Exercise less than usual. Warning signs of high blood sugar: The warning signs appear gradually. They include: increased urination; feeling thirsty; losing your appetite; feeling sick (nausea or vomiting); feeling drowsy or tired; flushed; dry skin; dry mouth and a fruity (acetone) smell of the breath. What to do if you experience high blood sugar
  • If you get any of the above signs: test your blood sugar level, test your urine for ketones if you can, then seek medical advice immediately.
  • These may be signs of a very serious condition called diabetic ketoacidosis (build-up of acid in the blood because the body is breaking down fat instead of sugar). If you do not treat it, this could lead to diabetic coma and eventually death.
  • The other ingredients are: phenol, metacresol, zinc chloride, polysorbate 20, sodium chloride, hydrochloric acid/sodium hydroxide and water for injections. Sodium hydroxide or hydrochloric acid may have been used to adjust the acidity (see "Trurapi contains sodium" in section 2). What Trurapi looks like and contents of the pack Trurapi solution for injection is a clear, colourless solution. Each vial contains 10 ml. Trurapi in vial comes in a pack of 1 or 5 vials. Not all pack sizes may be marketed. Marketing Authorisation Holder Sanofi, 410 Thames Valley Park Drive, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 1PT, UK Tel: 0800 035 2525 Email: [email protected] Manufacturer Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbH, D-65926 Frankfurt am Main, Germany. This leaflet does not contain all the information about your medicine. If you have any questions or are not sure about anything, ask your doctor or pharmacist. This leaflet was last revised in February 2026

How to store it

Trurapi Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children. Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the label and carton. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month. Before the first use: store your Trurapi in a refrigerator (2°C – 8°C). Do not freeze. Keep the vial in the outer carton in order to protect from light. After first opening: keep your Trurapi vial that you are using at room temperature (below 30°C) for a maximum of 4 weeks. Do not keep the vial that you are using in the fridge or freezer. Keep the vial in the outer carton in order to protect from light. Do not use Trurapi vial if the solution is coloured or it has solid pieces in it. You must use it only if it looks like water. Check this each time you inject yourself. Discard the needle after each injection. Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help to protect the environment.

Contents of the pack and other information

What Trurapi contains

  • The active substance is insulin aspart. One ml of the solution contains 100 units of insulin aspart (equivalent to 3.5 mg). Each vial contains 10 ml of solution for injection, equivalent to 1,000 units of insulin aspart.

Legende / Legend SAP-Nr. / Plant PM code: Sprachvariante / Country code: Version: Datum / Date:

954210 028 1 05.02.2026 RP02

Abmessungen / Dimensions: Schriftgröße / Font size: Zeilenabstand / Line spacing: Seite / Page:

296 × 420 mm 10 Pt 10 Pt 2/2

Druckbare Farben / Printing colours

Technische Information / Technical information

Pantone Process Black

Kontur / Outline

Frequently asked questions about Trurapi 100 units/ml solution for injection in vial

How do I take Trurapi 100 units/ml solution for injection in vial?

Trurapi 100 units/ml solution for injection in vial comes as injection containing 100iu. Always follow the dose your doctor or pharmacist has given you, and read the leaflet that comes with the medicine.

What is the active substance in Trurapi 100 units/ml solution for injection in vial?

The active substance in Trurapi 100 units/ml solution for injection in vial is insulin aspart.

Are there equivalent medicines to Trurapi 100 units/ml solution for injection in vial?

Medicines with the same active substance, strength and form include: Fiasp 100 units/mL Penfill solution for injection in cartridge, Fiasp 100 units/mL solution for injection in vial, Trurapi 100 units/ml solution for injection in cartridge. In total there are 4 equivalent products. They are interchangeable only if your prescriber or pharmacist says so.

Where does this information come from?

This leaflet reproduces the patient information leaflet approved for Trurapi 100 units/ml solution for injection in vial, as published on the electronic medicines compendium (emc). The version printed inside your medicine’s packaging is the one that applies to you.

Can I get Trurapi 100 units/ml solution for injection in vial without a prescription?

Whether a medicine is available over the counter or on prescription only depends on its licence. Check the leaflet, or ask your pharmacist — they can tell you straight away.

About this leaflet

The text above reproduces the patient information leaflet approved for this medicine, restructured for easier reading.

Medical disclaimer: This page is for information only and does not replace advice from your doctor or pharmacist. Always read the leaflet supplied with your medicine. If you are unwell, call NHS 111; in an emergency, call 999.

Medicines with the same active substance: Insulin aspart (12 medicines)
See every medicine containing this substance, or browse the full A–Z of active substances.
⚕For healthcare professionals — Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC)Full SmPC: dosage, interactions, contraindications, warnings+
Technical information intended for healthcare professionals (doctors and pharmacists). The Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) is the official document approved by the MHRA/EMA. It does not replace the patient leaflet or a doctor’s advice.

4.1. Therapeutic indications

Trurapi is indicated for the treatment of diabetes mellitus in adults, adolescents and children aged 1 year and above.

4.2. Posology and method of administration

Posology

The potency of insulin analogues, including insulin aspart, is expressed in units, whereas the potency of human insulin is expressed in international units.

Trurapi dosing is individual and determined in accordance with the needs of the patient. It should normally be used in combination with intermediate-acting or long-acting insulin.

Moreover, Trurapi vial can be used for continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII) in pump systems.

Trurapi vial can also be used if intravenous administration of insulin aspart, by physicians or other healthcare staff, is applicable.

Blood glucose monitoring and insulin dose adjustments are recommended to achieve optimal glycaemic control.

The individual insulin requirement in adults and children is usually between 0.5 and 1.0 unit/kg/day. In a basal-bolus treatment regimen 50 – 70% of this requirement may be provided by Trurapi and the remainder by intermediate-acting or long-acting insulin.

Adjustment of dose may be necessary if patients undertake increased physical activity, change their usual diet or during concomitant illness.

Transfer from other insulin medicinal products

When transferring from other insulin medicinal products, adjustment of the Trurapi dose and the dose of the basal insulin may be necessary. Trurapi has a faster onset and a shorter duration of action than soluble human insulin. When injected subcutaneously into the abdominal wall, the onset of action will occur within 10 – 20 minutes of injection. The maximum effect is exerted between 1 and 3 hours after the injection. The duration of action is 3 – 5 hours.

Close glucose monitoring is recommended during the transfer and in the initial weeks thereafter (see section 4.4).

Special populations

Elderly (≥ 65 years old)

Trurapi can be used in elderly patients. In elderly patients, glucose monitoring should be intensified, and the insulin aspart dose adjusted on an individual basis.

Renal impairment

Renal impairment may reduce the patient's insulin requirements. In patients with renal impairment, glucose monitoring should be intensified, and the insulin aspart dose adjusted on an individual basis.

Hepatic impairment

Hepatic impairment may reduce the patient's insulin requirements. In patients with hepatic impairment, glucose monitoring should be intensified, and the insulin aspart dose adjusted on an individual basis.

Paediatric population

Trurapi can be used in adolescents and children aged 1 year and above in preference to soluble human insulin when a rapid onset of action might be beneficial, for example, in the timing of the injections in relation to meals (see sections 5.1 and 5.2).

The safety and efficacy of Trurapi in children below 1 year of age have not been established. No data are available.

Method of administration

Insulin aspart is a rapid-acting insulin analogue.

Trurapi is administered subcutaneously by injection in the upper arms, thighs, buttocks or abdomen. Injection sites should always be rotated within the same region in order to reduce the risk of lipodystrophy and cutaneous amyloidosis (see section 4.4 and 4.8). Subcutaneous injection in the abdominal wall ensures a faster absorption than other injection sites. Compared to soluble human insulin the faster onset of action of insulin aspart is maintained regardless of the injection site. The duration of action will vary according to the dose, injection site, blood flow, temperature and level of physical activity.

Due to the faster onset of action, insulin aspart should generally be given immediately before a meal. When necessary insulin aspart can be given soon after a meal.

Continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII)

Trurapi may be used for CSII in pump systems suitable for insulin infusion. CSII should be administered in the abdominal wall. Infusion sites should be rotated.

When used with an insulin infusion pump, Trurapi should not be mixed with any other insulin medicinal products.

Patients using CSII should be comprehensively instructed in the use of the pump system and use the correct reservoir and tubing for the pump (see section 6.6). The infusion set (tubing and cannula) should be changed in accordance with the instructions in the product information supplied with the infusion set.

Patients administering Trurapi by CSII must have an alternative insulin delivery method available in case of pump system failure.

Intravenous use

If necessary, Trurapi can be administered intravenously which should be carried out by physicians or other healthcare staff. For intravenous use, infusion systems with Trurapi 100 units/ml at concentrations from 0.05 – 1.0 unit/ml insulin aspart in the infusion fluids: 0.9% sodium chloride solution or 5% glucose, 40 mEq potassium chloride, 0.45% sodium chloride solution or 10% glucose solution using polypropylene infusion bags, are stable at room temperature for 24 hours.

Although stable over time, a certain amount of insulin will be initially adsorbed to the material of the infusion bag. Monitoring of blood glucose is necessary during insulin infusion.

Mixing two types of insulins

Trurapi should not be mixed with any other insulin medicinal products, including NPH (Neutral Protamine Hagedorn) insulin since respective compatibility studies have not been performed.

Administration with a syringe

Trurapi vials are for use with insulin syringes with the corresponding unit scale (see section 6.6).

For detailed user instructions, please refer to the package leaflet.

4.3. Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients listed in section 6.1.

4.4. Special warnings and precautions for use

Traceability

In order to improve the traceability of biological medicinal products, the name and the batch number of the administered medicinal product should be clearly recorded.

Injection technique

Patients must be instructed to perform continuous rotation of the injection site to reduce the risk of developing lipodystrophy and cutaneous amyloidosis. There is a potential risk of delayed insulin absorption and worsened glycaemic control following insulin injections at sites with these reactions. A sudden change in the injection site to an unaffected area has been reported to result in hypoglycaemia. Blood glucose monitoring is recommended after the change in the injection site, and dose adjustment of antidiabetic medicinal products may be considered.

Hyperglycaemia

Inadequate dosing or discontinuation of treatment, especially in type 1 diabetes, may lead to hyperglycaemia and diabetic ketoacidosis. Usually the first symptoms of hyperglycaemia develop gradually over a period of hours or days. They include thirst, increased frequency of urination, nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, flushed dry skin, dry mouth, loss of appetite as well as acetone odour of breath. In type 1 diabetes, untreated hyperglycaemic events eventually lead to diabetic ketoacidosis, which is potentially lethal.

Hypoglycaemia

Omission of a meal or unplanned, strenuous physical exercise may lead to hypoglycaemia.

Especially in children, care should be taken to match insulin doses (especially in basal-bolus regimens) with food intake, physical activities and current blood glucose level in order to minimise the risk of hypoglycaemia.

Hypoglycaemia may occur if the insulin dose is too high in relation to the insulin requirement. In case of hypoglycaemia or if hypoglycaemia is suspected insulin aspart must not be injected. After stabilisation of patient's blood glucose adjustment of the dose should be considered (see sections 4.8 and 4.9).

Patients whose blood glucose control is greatly improved, e.g. by intensified insulin therapy, may experience a change in their usual warning symptoms of hypoglycaemia, and should be advised accordingly. Usual warning symptoms may disappear in patients with longstanding diabetes.

A consequence of the pharmacodynamics of rapid‑acting insulin analogues is that if hypoglycaemia occurs, it may occur earlier after an injection when compared with soluble human insulin.

Since insulin aspart should be administered in immediate relation to a meal, the rapid onset of action should be considered in patients with concomitant diseases or treatment where a delayed absorption of food might be expected.

Concomitant illness, especially infections and feverish conditions, usually increases the patient's insulin requirements. Concomitant diseases in the kidney, liver or affecting the adrenal, pituitary or thyroid gland can require changes in the insulin dose.

When patients are transferred between different types of insulin medicinal products, the early warning symptoms of hypoglycaemia may change or become less pronounced than those experienced with their previous insulin.

Transfer from other insulin medicinal products

Transferring a patient to another type or brand of insulin should be done under strict medical supervision. Changes in strength, brand (manufacturer), type, origin (animal, human insulin or human insulin analogue) and/or method of manufacture (recombinant DNA versus animal source insulin) may result in the need for a change in dose. Patients transferred to Trurapi from another type of insulin may require an increased number of daily injections or a change in dose from that used with their usual insulin medicinal products. If an adjustment is needed, it may occur with the first dose or during the first few weeks or months.

Injection site reactions

As with any insulin therapy, injection site reactions may occur and include pain, redness, hives, inflammation, bruising, swelling and itching. Continuous rotation of the injection site within a given area reduces the risk of developing these reactions. Reactions usually resolve in a few days to a few weeks. On rare occasions, injection site reactions may require discontinuation of insulin aspart.

Combination of insulin aspart with pioglitazone

Cases of cardiac failure have been reported when pioglitazone was used in combination with insulin, especially in patients with risk factors for development of cardiac heart failure. This should be kept in mind if treatment with the combination of pioglitazone and insulin aspart is considered. If the combination is used, patients should be observed for signs and symptoms of heart failure, weight gain and oedema. Pioglitazone should be discontinued if any deterioration in cardiac symptoms occurs.

Avoidance of accidental mix-ups/medication errors

Patients must be instructed to always check the insulin label before each injection to avoid accidental mix-ups between Trurapi and other insulin medicinal products.

Insulin antibodies

Insulin administration may cause insulin antibodies to form. In rare cases, the presence of such insulin antibodies may necessitate adjustment of the insulin dose in order to correct a tendency to hyper- or hypoglycaemia.

Travel

Before travelling between different time zones, the patient should seek the doctor's advice since this may mean that the patient has to take the insulin and meals at different times.

Sodium

This medicinal product contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23 mg) per dose, that is to say essentially “sodium‑free”.

4.5. Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction

A number of medicinal products are known to interact with the glucose metabolism.

The following substances may reduce the patient's insulin requirements:

Oral antidiabetic medicinal products, monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI), beta-blockers, angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, salicylates, anabolic steroids and sulphonamides.

The following substances may increase the patient's insulin requirements:

Oral contraceptives, thiazides, glucocorticoids, thyroid hormones, sympathomimetics, growth hormone and danazol.

Beta-blockers may mask the symptoms of hypoglycaemia.

Octreotide/lanreotide may either increase or decrease the insulin requirement.

Alcohol may intensify or reduce the hypoglycaemic effect of insulin.

4.6. Fertility, pregnancy and lactation

Pregnancy

Trurapi (insulin aspart) can be used in pregnancy. Data from two randomised controlled clinical trials (322 and 27 exposed pregnancies) do not indicate any adverse reaction of insulin aspart on pregnancy or on the health of the fetus/newborn when compared to human insulin (see section 5.1).

Intensified blood glucose control and monitoring of pregnant women with diabetes (type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes or gestational diabetes) are recommended throughout pregnancy and when contemplating pregnancy. Insulin requirements usually fall in the first trimester and increase subsequently during the second and third trimester. After delivery, insulin requirements normally return rapidly to pre-pregnancy values.

Breast-feeding

There are no restrictions on treatment with Trurapi during breast-feeding. Insulin treatment of the breast-feeding mother presents no risk to the baby. However, the Trurapi dose may need to be adjusted.

Fertility

Animal reproduction studies have not revealed any differences between insulin aspart and human insulin regarding fertility (see section 5.3).

4.7. Effects on ability to drive and use machines

The patient's ability to concentrate and react may be impaired as a result of hypoglycaemia. This may constitute a risk in situations where these abilities are of special importance (e.g. driving a car or using machines).

Patients should be advised to take precautions to avoid hypoglycaemia while driving, this is particularly important in those who have reduced or absent awareness of the warning signs of hypoglycaemia or have frequent episodes of hypoglycaemia. The advisability of driving should be considered in these circumstances.

4.8. Undesirable effects

Summary of the safety profile

Adverse reactions observed in patients using insulin aspart are mainly due to the pharmacologic effect of insulin.

The most frequently reported adverse reaction during treatment is hypoglycaemia. The frequencies of hypoglycaemia vary with patient population, dose regimens and level of glycaemic control (see section 4.8 Description of selected adverse reactions).

At the beginning of the insulin treatment, refraction anomalies, oedema and injection site reactions (pain, redness, hives, inflammation, bruising, swelling and itching at the injection site) may occur. These reactions are usually of transitory nature. Fast improvement in blood glucose control may be associated with acute painful neuropathy, which is usually reversible. Intensification of insulin therapy with abrupt improvement in glycaemic control may be associated with temporary worsening of diabetic retinopathy, while long-term improved glycaemic control decreases the risk of progression of diabetic retinopathy.

Tabulated list of adverse reactions

Adverse reactions listed below are based on clinical trial data and classified according to System Organ Class. Frequency categories are defined according to the following convention: Very common (≥1/10); common (≥1/100 to <1/10); uncommon (≥1/1,000 to <1/100); rare (≥1/10,000 to <1/1,000); very rare (<1/10,000); not known (cannot be estimated from the available data).

MedDRA system organ classes

Very common

Uncommon

Rare

Very rare

Not known

Immune system disorders

Urticaria, rash, eruptions

Anaphylactic reactions*

Metabolism and nutrition disorders

Hypoglycaemia*

Nervous system disorders

Peripheral neuropathy (painful neuropathy)

Eye disorders

Refraction disorders, diabetic retinopathy

Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders

Lipodystrophy*

Cutaneous amyloidosis*

General disorders and administration site conditions

Injection site reactions, oedema

*See section 4.8 Description of selected adverse reactions

Description of selected adverse reactions

Anaphylactic reactions

The occurrence of generalised hypersensitivity reactions (including generalised skin rash, itching, sweating, gastrointestinal upset, angioneurotic oedema, difficulties in breathing, palpitation and reduction in blood pressure) is very rare but can potentially be life threatening.

Hypoglycaemia

The most frequently reported adverse reaction is hypoglycaemia. It may occur if the insulin dose is too high in relation to the insulin requirement. Severe hypoglycaemia may lead to unconsciousness and/or convulsions and may result in temporary or permanent impairment of brain function or even death. The symptoms of hypoglycaemia usually occur suddenly. They may include cold sweats, cool pale skin, fatigue, nervousness or tremor, anxiousness, unusual tiredness or weakness, confusion, difficulty in concentration, drowsiness, excessive hunger, vision changes, headache, nausea and palpitation.

In clinical trials, the frequency of hypoglycaemia varied with patient population, dose regimens and level of glycaemic control. During clinical trials the overall rates of hypoglycaemia did not differ between patients treated with insulin aspart compared to human insulin.

Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders

Lipodystrophy (including lipohypertrophy, lipoatrophy) and cutaneous amyloidosis may occur at the injection site and delay local insulin absorption. Continuous rotation of the injection site within the given injection area may help to reduce or prevent these reactions (see section 4.4).

Paediatric population

Based on post-marketing sources and clinical trials with insulin aspart, the frequency, type and severity of adverse reactions observed in the paediatric population do not indicate any differences to the broader experience in the general population.

Other special populations

Based on post-marketing sources and clinical trials with insulin aspart, the frequency, type and severity of adverse reactions observed in the elderly patients and in patients with renal or hepatic impairment do not indicate any differences to the broader experience in the general population.

Reporting of suspected adverse reactions

Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important. It allows continued monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medicinal product. Healthcare professionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reactions via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store.

4.9. Overdose

A specific overdose for insulin cannot be defined, however, hypoglycaemia may develop over sequential stages if too high doses relative to the patient's requirement are administered:

• Mild hypoglycaemic episodes can be treated by oral administration of glucose or sugary products. It is therefore recommended that the diabetic patient always carries sugar‑containing products.

• Severe hypoglycaemic episodes, where the patient has become unconscious, can be treated with glucagon (0.5 – 1 mg) given intramuscularly or subcutaneously by a trained person, or with glucose given intravenously by physicians or other healthcare staff. Glucose must be given intravenously, if the patient does not respond to glucagon within 10 – 15 minutes. Upon regaining consciousness, administration of oral carbohydrates is recommended for the patient in order to prevent a relapse.

💬 Ask about this leaflet

Ask anything about Trurapi 100 units/ml solution for injection in vial. The assistant answers only from this leaflet — if the leaflet does not cover it, it will say so. It does not give medical advice.

Answers come from the patient leaflet published on the electronic medicines compendium (emc). They are not medical advice. Ask a pharmacist or your GP if you are unsure. For urgent help call NHS 111, or 999 in an emergency.

Pharmacies in major towns and cities — see the list
Pharmacies by county and region — see the full list

Browse all 2,009 towns and cities →