Drug reference
insulin lispro-insulin lispro protamine
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Drug class
Endocrine (Insulins)
Mechanism of action
Binds insulin receptors; activates mechanisms that lower blood glucose by facilitating cellular uptake of glucose into skeletal muscle and fat, simultaneously inhibits glucose output from liver
Common side effects
- Injection site reactions
- Hypokalemia
- Hypoglycemia
- Insulin resistance
- Lipodystrophy
- Lipohypertrophy
- Local allergic reaction
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is insulin lispro-insulin lispro protamine?
insulin lispro-insulin lispro protamine belongs to: Endocrine.
How does insulin lispro-insulin lispro protamine work?
Binds insulin receptors; activates mechanisms that lower blood glucose by facilitating cellular uptake of glucose into skeletal muscle and fat, simultaneously inhibits glucose output from liver
What are the common side effects of insulin lispro-insulin lispro protamine?
Injection site reactions, Hypokalemia, Hypoglycemia, Insulin resistance, Lipodystrophy, Lipohypertrophy, Local allergic reaction
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