Ryzodeg

NOVO NORDISK
GENERIC NAME : DEGLUDEG/ASPART INSULIN

What is Ryzodeg?

Ryzodeg contains a combination of insulin aspart and insulin degludec. Insulin is a hormone that works by lowering levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Insulin aspart is a fast-acting insulin. Insulin degludec is a long-acting insulin. This combination insulin starts to work within 10 to 20 minutes after injection, peaks in about 1 hour, and keeps working for 24 hours or longer.
Ryzodeg is used to improve blood sugar control in adults with diabetes mellitus.
Ryzodeg may be used for type 1 or type 2 diabetes.

How Ryzodeg doses are Prescribed

Usual Adult Dose of Ryzodeg for Diabetes Type 1:
Dose should be individualized based on clinical response; Generally used in regimens with additional short or rapid acting insulin at meals not covered by this insulin mix.

Insulin-naive patients:

Initial dose: One-third to one-half the total daily insulin requirement subcutaneously once a day.
-The initial total daily insulin requirement in insulin naive patients is generally 0.2 to 0.4 units of insulin per kilogram of body weight.

Switching from Once or Twice Daily Premix Insulin:

-Initiate at the same unit dose and injection schedule as the current premix or self-mix insulin.
-Short or rapid-acting insulin should be used for meals not covered by this insulin mix.

Switching from Once or Twice Daily Basal Insulin:

-Initiate at the same unit dose as the basal insulin once a day with the main meal of the day.
-Short or rapid-acting insulin should be used for meals not covered by this insulin mix.
Use: To improve glycemic control in patients with diabetes mellitus.
Usual Adult Dose of Ryzodeg for Diabetes Type 2:
Initial dose: 10 units subcutaneously once a day

Switching from Once or Twice Daily Premix Insulin:

-Initiate subcutaneously at the same unit dose and injection schedule as the current premix or self-mix insulin.
-Short or rapid-acting insulin may be used for meals not covered by this insulin mix.

Switching from Once or Twice Daily Basal Insulin:

-Initiate at the same unit dose as the basal insulin once a day with the main meal of the day.
-For patients switching from once-daily basal insulin to this insulin mix, monitor blood glucose after starting therapy due to the rapid-acting insulin component.
-Short or rapid-acting insulin may be used for meals not covered by this insulin mix.
What happens if a dose is missed ?
Skip the missed dose and use the medicine at your next main meal on the same day. Then continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not use extra insulin to make up the missed dose.
Keep Ryzodeg on hand at all times. Get your prescription refilled before you run out of medicine completely.

What to avoid while using Ryzodeg?

Avoid medication errors by always checking the medicine label before injecting your insulin.
Avoid drinking alcohol. It can cause low blood sugar and may interfere with your diabetes treatment.