Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Insulin Degludec Injection
Insulin Degludec Injection
| Generic name | insulin degludec |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Insulin (long-acting human insulin analog) |
| Forms | Injection solution, 100 units/mL (U-100), 3 mL single-patient-use FlexTouch prefilled pen, Injection solution, 100 units/mL (U-100), 10 mL multiple-dose vial, Injection solution, 200 units/mL (U-200), 3 mL single-patient-use FlexTouch prefilled pen |
Insulin degludec is a man-made, long-acting form of human insulin. It is used to control blood sugar in people with diabetes. It gives a slow, steady, background supply of insulin rather than working quickly like mealtime insulin.
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