Drug reference
insulin glulisine
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Drug class
Endocrine (Insulins)
Mechanism of action
Insulins lower blood glucose by stimulating peripheral glucose uptake by skeletal muscle and fat, and by inhibiting hepatic glucose production
Common side effects
- Hypokalemia
- Hypoglycemia
- Insulin resistance
- Lipodystrophy
- Lipohypertrophy
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is insulin glulisine?
insulin glulisine belongs to: Endocrine.
How does insulin glulisine work?
Insulins lower blood glucose by stimulating peripheral glucose uptake by skeletal muscle and fat, and by inhibiting hepatic glucose production
What are the common side effects of insulin glulisine?
Hypokalemia, Hypoglycemia, Insulin resistance, Lipodystrophy, Lipohypertrophy
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