Hectorol oral/injection and Insulin degludec Subcutaneous

• Generic Name: doxercalciferol
• Dosage Forms: capsule, liquid filled
• Other Brand Names: Hectorol

Hectorol is a synthetic (man- made) form of vitamin D. Vitamin D is important for the absorption of calcium from the stomach and for the functioning of calcium in the body.

Hectorol is used to help maintain healthy levels of parathyroid hormone in people with chronic kidney disease who are on dialysis.

Hectorol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: insulin degludec
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Tresiba, Tresiba FlexTouch

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.

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