Drug reference
insulin lispro
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Drug class
Endocrine (Insulins)
Mechanism of action
Regulates glucose metabolism; insulins lower blood glucose by stimulating peripheral glucose uptake by skeletal muscle and fat and by inhibiting hepatic glucose production. Insulins inhibit lipolysis and proteolysis and enhance protein synthesis; targets include skeletal muscle, liver, and adipose tissue
Common side effects
- Pharyngitis
- Nasopharyngitis
- Headache
- Rhinitis
- Severe hypoglycemia
- Flu syndrome
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is insulin lispro?
insulin lispro belongs to: Endocrine.
How does insulin lispro work?
Regulates glucose metabolism; insulins lower blood glucose by stimulating peripheral glucose uptake by skeletal muscle and fat and by inhibiting hepatic glucose production. Insulins inhibit lipolysis and proteolysis and enhance protein synthesis; targets include skeletal muscle, liver, and adipose tissue
What are the common side effects of insulin lispro?
Pharyngitis, Nasopharyngitis, Headache, Rhinitis, Severe hypoglycemia, Flu syndrome
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