name: | InsulinGlulisine |
ATC code: | A10AB06 | route: | subcutaneous |
n-compartments | 1 |
Insulin glulisine is a rapid-acting insulin analogue used in the management of diabetes mellitus for the control of blood glucose. It is administered to mimic the prandial (meal-time) insulin peak and is approved for use in both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Currently, it is an approved and commonly used medication for insulin therapy.
Pharmacokinetic parameters reported for healthy adult volunteers following subcutaneous administration.
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