RYZODEG 100 I.U./ML FLEXTOUCH PRE-FILLED PEN

Insulin degludec is an ultralong-acting basal insulin analogue. It is administered via subcutaneous injection once daily to help control the blood sugar level of those with diabetes. It has a duration of action that lasts up to 42 hours (compared to 18 to 26 hours provided by other marketed long-acting insulins such as insulin glargine and insulin detemir) making it a once-daily basal insulin that is one that provides a base insulin level as opposed to the fast and short acting bolus insulins. Insulin degludec is a modified insulin that has one single amino acid deleted in comparison to human insulin and is conjugated to hexadecanedioic acid via gamma-L-glutamyl spacer at the amino acid lysine at position B29. ------------------------------- About Insulin aspart Pancreatic hormone Rapid- acting insulin analog Antidiabetic Agent.