Insulin aspart and insulin degludec Subcutaneous and Ioversol

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

  Ryzodeg 70/30 FlexTouch

Insulin aspart is a fast-acting type of insulin. 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 aspart and insulin degludec combination is used to keep your blood sugar level close to normal.

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

• Generic Name: ioversol
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Optiray 240, Optiray 300, Optiray 320, Optiray 350, Optiray 160

Ioversol is a radiopaque (RAY dee oh payk) contrast agent. Ioversol contains iodine, a substance that absorbs x-rays. Contrast agents are used to allow blood vessels, organs, and other non-bony tissues to be seen more clearly on a CT scan or other radiologic (x-ray) examination.

Ioversol is used to help diagnose certain disorders of the heart, brain, and blood vessels.

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