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Awiqli 700 U/mL

Insulin icodec-abae · INJECTION, SOLUTION · Novo Nordisk

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Awiqli is a injection, solution containing insulin icodec-abae at 700 U/mL, taken subcutaneous. Manufactured by Novo Nordisk.

Key Facts

Brand Name
Awiqli
Generic Name
Insulin icodec-abae
NDC Code (Product)
0169-3105
Manufacturer
Novo Nordisk
Strength
700 U/mL
Dosage Form
INJECTION, SOLUTION
Route
SUBCUTANEOUS
Marketing Status
Application #
BLA761326
Marketing Start
03/26/2026

Recall History

No Recall History

Side Effects Reported to FDA

FDA FAERS database · These are reported events, not confirmed side effects

glycosylated haemoglobin increased2 reports
angiosarcoma1 reports
atrial fibrillation1 reports
blood albumin increased1 reports
cataract1 reports
coronary artery disease1 reports
diabetic neuropathy1 reports
diabetic retinopathy1 reports
erectile dysfunction1 reports
gastric varices1 reports

Full Prescribing Information

Source: FDA Drug Label (SPL)For healthcare professionals

Indications & Usage

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Awiqli is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Awiqli is a long-acting human insulin analog indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus ( 1 )

Dosage & Administration

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION • Individualize dose based on type of diabetes, metabolic needs, blood glucose monitoring results and glycemic control goals. ( 2.1 ) • See Full Prescribing Information for important administration instructions ( 2.2 ) • Inject Awiqli subcutaneously into the thigh, upper arm, or abdomen. ( 2.2 ) • Rotate injection sites to reduce risk of lipodystrophy and localized cutaneous amyloidosis. ( 2.2 ) • See Full Prescribing Information for the recommended starting dosage in insulin naïve patients ( 2.3 ) and recommendations for switching patients from daily basal insulin. ( 2.4 ) • Closely monitor glucose when switching to Awiqli. ( 2.4 ) 2.1 General Dosing Instructions Awiqli FlexTouch is available as a single-patient-use FlexTouch pen. • Inject Awiqli subcutaneously once-weekly on any day of the week on the same day each week. • The Awiqli FlexTouch pen delivers doses in 10 unit increments and can deliver up to 700 units in a single injection. • Individualize and titrate the dose of Awiqli based on the patient’s metabolic needs, blood glucose monitoring results, and glycemic control goal. • The potency of insulin analogues, including insulin icodec-abae is e

Contraindications

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Awiqli is contraindicated: • During episodes of hypoglycemia [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] . • In patients with hypersensitivity to insulin icodec-abae or any of the excipients in Awiqli FlexTouch. Serious hypersensitivity reactions have included anaphylaxis [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )] . • During episodes of hypoglycemia ( 4 ) • Hypersensitivity to insulin icodec-abae or any of the excipients in Awiqli ( 4 )

Drug Interactions

7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Table 3 includes clinically significant drug interactions with Awiqli. Table 3: Clinically Significant Drug Interactions with Awiqli Drugs That May Increase the Risk of Hypoglycemia Drugs: Antidiabetic agents, angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor blocking agents, disopyramide, fibrates, fluoxetine, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, pentoxifylline, pramlintide, salicylates, somatostatin analogs (e.g., octreotide), and sulfonamide antibiotics, glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists, dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors, sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT-2) inhibitors. Intervention: Dose reductions and increased frequency of glucose monitoring may be required when Awiqli is co-administered with these drugs. Drugs That May Decrease the Blood Glucose Lowering Effect of Awiqli Drugs: Atypical antipsychotics (e.g., olanzapine and clozapine), corticosteroids, danazol, diuretics, estrogens, glucagon, isoniazid, niacin, oral contraceptives, phenothiazines, progestogens (e.g., in oral contraceptives), protease inhibitors, somatropin, sympathomimetic agents (e.g., albuterol, epinephrine, terbutaline), and thyroid hormones.

Adverse Reactions

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following adverse reactions are also discussed elsewhere: • Hypoglycemia Due to Medication Errors and Accidental Overdose [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] • Hypoglycemia [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] • Hypersensitivity reactions [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )] • Hypokalemia [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 )] Adverse reactions commonly associated with Awiqli are: • hypoglycemia, hypersensitivity reactions (e.g., urticaria, swelling face and lips), injection site reactions, lipodystrophy, pruritus, rash, edema, and weight gain. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Novo Nordisk at 1-844-668-6463 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. 6.1 Clinical Trial Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. The safety of Awiqli in patients with type 2 diabetes was evaluated in five clinical trials involving 1,880 adults with type 2 diabetes exposed to Awiqli, with a mean exposure duration of

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Awiqli used for?

Awiqli contains Insulin icodec-abae. It is a injection, solution taken subcutaneous. Consult your doctor for specific uses.

Is Awiqli a controlled substance?

Awiqli is not classified as a controlled substance by the DEA.

What is the generic name for Awiqli?

The generic name for Awiqli is Insulin icodec-abae. There are no other listed brand versions of Insulin icodec-abae.

What is the NDC code for Awiqli 700 U/mL?

The NDC (National Drug Code) for Awiqli 700 U/mL is 0169-3105, listed by Novo Nordisk.

Product NDC

0169-3105

Package NDC

0169-3105-11

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