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insulin glulisine

insulin glulisine (APIDRA) is a insulin receptor agonist. Associated with Sanofi-aventis Healthcare Pty Ltd.

EMA: approved TGA: approved Alimentary tract and metabolism (A10) A10AB06
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Drug details — insulin glulisine
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Quick answer

insulin glulisine (APIDRA) is a insulin receptor agonist. Associated with Sanofi-aventis Healthcare Pty Ltd.

Key facts

INN insulin glulisine
Brand APIDRA
Mechanism Insulin receptor agonist
Target Insulin receptor
Therapeutic class Alimentary tract and metabolism (A10)
ATC code A10AB06

Mechanism of action

Insulin receptor agonist

Primary target: Insulin receptor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
EMA approved
TGA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. Insulin glulisine Approved · Sanofi Pasteur MSD · Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1

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Frequently asked questions

What is insulin glulisine?

insulin glulisine (APIDRA) is a insulin receptor agonist. Associated with Sanofi-aventis Healthcare Pty Ltd.

What is the brand name for insulin glulisine?

APIDRA is a marketed brand name for insulin glulisine. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.