Drug reference
insulin degludec
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Drug class
Endocrine (Insulins)
Mechanism of action
Insulin and its analogues lower blood glucose by stimulating peripheral glucose uptake, especially by skeletal muscle and fat, and by inhibiting hepatic glucose production; insulin inhibits lipolysis and proteolysis and enhances protein synthesis; targets include skeletal muscle, liver, and adipose tissue
Common side effects
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Nasopharyngitis
- Headache
- Severe hypoglycemic episode
- Sinusitis
- Gastroenteritis
- Diarrhea
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is insulin degludec?
insulin degludec belongs to: Endocrine.
How does insulin degludec work?
Insulin and its analogues lower blood glucose by stimulating peripheral glucose uptake, especially by skeletal muscle and fat, and by inhibiting hepatic glucose production; insulin inhibits lipolysis and proteolysis and enhances protein synthesis; targets include skeletal muscle, liver, and adipose tissue
What are the common side effects of insulin degludec?
Upper respiratory tract infection, Nasopharyngitis, Headache, Severe hypoglycemic episode, Sinusitis, Gastroenteritis, Diarrhea
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