Drug reference
insulin neutral human-insulin isophane protamine human
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Drug class
Endocrine (Insulins)
Mechanism of action
Insulin and its analogs 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
Common side effects
- Hypokalemia
- Hypoglycemia
- Insulin resistance
- Lipodystrophy
- Lipohypertrophy
- Local allergic reaction
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is insulin neutral human-insulin isophane protamine human?
insulin neutral human-insulin isophane protamine human belongs to: Endocrine.
How does insulin neutral human-insulin isophane protamine human work?
Insulin and its analogs 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
What are the common side effects of insulin neutral human-insulin isophane protamine human?
Hypokalemia, Hypoglycemia, Insulin resistance, Lipodystrophy, Lipohypertrophy, Local allergic reaction
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