Insulin (inhalation)
Generic name: insulin (inhalation) [ IN-soo-lin-IN-ha-LAY-tion ]
Brand names: Afrezza, EXUBERA, EXUBERA Combination Pack 12, EXUBERA Combination Pack 15, EXUBERA Kit,
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Dosage form: inhalation powder (12 units; 4 units; 4 units- 8 units; 4 units-8 units-12 units; 8 units; 8 units-12 units)
Drug class:Insulin
What is insulin inhalation?
Insulin is a hormone that works by lowering levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Insulin inhalation is a fast-acting insulin that starts to work about 15 minutes after inhalation, peaks in about 1 hour, and keeps working for 2 to 4 hours.
Insulin inhalation (inhaled through the mouth) is used to improve blood sugar control in adults with diabetes mellitus.
If you have type 1 diabetes, you will also need to use a long-acting injectable insulin.
If you have type 2 diabetes, insulin inhalation may be the only medicine you need to control your blood sugar. However, your doctor may prescribe a long-acting injectable insulin or a diabetes medicine you take by mouth.
Insulin inhalation may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Insulin inhalation can cause sudden or serious lung problems. You should not use insulin if you smoke or have recently quit, or if you have chronic lung disease such as COPD or asthma.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to insulin, or if you are having an episode of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). Insulin inhalation can cause sudden or serious lung problems. Do not use this medicine if you have:
chronic lung disease, such as asthma or
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