Aranesp (Darbepoetin Alfa Vials) and Insulin degludec and liraglutide Subcutaneous

• Generic Name: darbepoetin alfa
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution
• Other Brand Names: Aranesp, Aranesp SureClick, Aranesp Albumin Free, Aranesp SingleJect

• It is used to treat anemia.
• It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.

• Generic Name: insulin degludec / liraglutide
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Xultophy

Insulin degludec and liraglutide combination is used to treat a type of diabetes mellitus (sugar diabetes) called type 2 diabetes.

Insulin degludec is a long-acting type of insulin that works slowly, over about 24 hours. Insulin is one of many hormones that help the body turn the food we eat into energy. This is done by using the glucose (sugar) in the blood as quick energy. Also, insulin helps us store energy that we can use later. When you have diabetes mellitus, your body cannot make enough insulin or does not use insulin properly. This causes you to have too much sugar in your blood. Like other types of insulin, insulin degludec is used to keep your blood sugar level close to normal. Liraglutide is to be used when diet and exercise do not result in good blood sugar control.

Insulin degludec and liraglutide is available only with your doctor's prescription.