Insulin Analog
WHO Essential Medicine EML section: Insulins
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is indicated to improve glycemic control in adult and pediatric patients with diabetes mellitus. ADMELOG is a rapid-acting human insulin analog indicated to improve glycemic control in adult and pediatric patients with diabetes mellitus.
Regulation of glucose metabolism is the primary activity of insulins and insulin analogs, including insulin lispro products. Insulins lower blood glucose by stimulating peripheral glucose uptake by skeletal muscle and fat, and by inhibiting hepatic glucose production.
The following adverse reactions are discussed elsewhere: Hypoglycemia Hypoglycemia Due to Medication Errors Hypersensitivity Reactions Hypokalemia Adverse reactions associated with ADMELOG include hypoglycemia, allergic reactions, injection site reactions, lipodystrophy, pruritus, and rash.
is contraindicated: during episodes of hypoglycemia. in patients who are hypersensitive to insulin lispro or to any of the excipients in ADMELOG. Do not use during episodes of hypoglycemia. Do not use in patients with hypersensitivity to insulin lispro or any of the excipients in ADMELOG.
Pregnancy (label summary): Risk Summary Published studies with another insulin lispro product used during pregnancy have not reported an association between insulin lispro and the induction of major birth defects, miscarriage, or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes.
For a suspected overdose or poisoning, call 102 now and go to the nearest emergency hospital.
Call 102What is Insulin used for?
is indicated to improve glycemic control in adult and pediatric patients with diabetes mellitus. ADMELOG is a rapid-acting human insulin analog indicated to improve glycemic control in adult and pediatric patients with diabetes mellitus.
How does Insulin work?
Regulation of glucose metabolism is the primary activity of insulins and insulin analogs, including insulin lispro products. Insulins lower blood glucose by stimulating peripheral glucose uptake by skeletal muscle and fat, and by inhibiting hepatic glucose production.
What are the side effects of Insulin?
The following adverse reactions are discussed elsewhere: Hypoglycemia Hypoglycemia Due to Medication Errors Hypersensitivity Reactions Hypokalemia Adverse reactions associated with ADMELOG include hypoglycemia, allergic reactions, injection site reactions, lipodystrophy, pruritus, and rash.
Who should not take Insulin?
is contraindicated: during episodes of hypoglycemia. in patients who are hypersensitive to insulin lispro or to any of the excipients in ADMELOG. Do not use during episodes of hypoglycemia. Do not use in patients with hypersensitivity to insulin lispro or any of the excipients in ADMELOG.
Can I take Insulin in pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Pregnancy (label summary): Risk Summary Published studies with another insulin lispro product used during pregnancy have not reported an association between insulin lispro and the induction of major birth defects, miscarriage, or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes.
What is the dose of Insulin?
Not provided here. Ask a doctor or pharmacist.
What is Insulin?
Insulin is used for: is indicated to improve glycemic control in adult and pediatric patients with diabetes mellitus. It belongs to the class: Insulin Analog. Common side effects include: The following adverse reactions are discussed elsewhere: Hypoglycemia Hypoglycemia Due to Medication Errors Hypersensitivity Reac…
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