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Insulin, Short-Acting
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Definition
: Insulin derivatives and preparations that are designed to induce a rapid HYPOGLYCEMIC EFFECT.
Pharmacological Action
Hypoglycemic Agents
Examples
Insulin Aspart
;
Insulin Lispro
Other names
Short-
Acting Insulin; Rapid-
Acting Insulin; Insulin, Short Acting; Insulin, Rapid Acting; Insulin, Rapid-
Acting