Different Insulin Preparations Short Acting Regular : Rapid acting with 0.5 - 1 hour Duration of Action Lispro : Rapid Acting with 6 - 8 hrs DOA. Insulin Zinc : Insulin Suspension having 6 - 8 DOA Intermediate Acting Isophane (NPH) : Also Called protamine Hagedorn (NPH) insulin, 18 -24 hrs DOA. Long Acting: Protamine Zinc: DOA in upto 36 hrs Insulin detemir: DOA upto 24 hrs Insulin degludec: DOA upto 24 hrs MOA of Insulin Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that plays a crucial role in regulating blood glucose levels. Here’s how it works: Glucose Absorption: When carbohydrates are consumed, body breaks them down into glucose, a simple sugar that serves as a vital energy source. (a) Insulin attaches to insulin receptors of the target cell. (b) Activates a cascade of signaling leading to the formation of certain protein called GLUT4 which is a glucose transporter protein, (c) GLUT4 is then translocated t...
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