Ryzodeg FlexTouch Pen

Generic name:insulin aspart and insulin degludec [ IN-su-lin-AS-part-and-IN-su-lin-de-GLOO-dek ]
Drug class:Insulin

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jun 6, 2022.

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.

Warnings

You should not use Ryzodeg if you are having an episode of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).

Never share a Ryzodeg injection pen with another person, even if the needle has been changed.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use Ryzodeg if you are allergic to insulin aspart or insulin degludec, or if you are having an episode of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).

Ryzodeg is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.

To make sure Ryzodeg is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:

• liver or kidney disease;

• low levels of potassium in your blood (hypokalemia); or

• diabetic ketoacidosis (call your doctor for treatment).

Tell your doctor if you also take pioglitazone or rosiglitazone (sometimes contained in combinations with glimepiride or metformin). Taking certain oral diabetes medicines while you are using Ryzodeg may increase your risk of serious heart problems.

Follow your doctor's instructions about using Ryzodeg if you are pregnant. Blood sugar control is very important during pregnancy, and your dose needs may be different during each trimester of pregnancy.

Ask your doctor about using Ryzodeg if you are breast-feeding a baby. Your dose needs may be different while you are nursing.

How should I use Ryzodeg?

Use Ryzodeg exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

Ryzodeg is injected under the skin. You will be shown how to use injections at home. Do not give yourself Ryzodeg if you do not understand how to use the injection and properly dispose of used needles and syringes.

Ryzodeg must not be given with an insulin pump, or mixed with other insulins.

Ryzodeg is usually given once or twice per day, with any main meal. You may need to use a separate fast-acting insulin at your other meals. Follow your doctor's dosing instructions very carefully.

Your care provider will show you the best places on your body to inject Ryzodeg. Use a different place each time you give an injection. Do not inject into the same place two times in a row.

Never share an injection pen with another person, even if the...