Insulin Lispro

Rapid-Acting Insulin

Drug Class: Rapid-Acting Insulin
Mechanism of Action (MOA): Prandial insulin analog: activates the insulin receptor with fast onset (~15 min).
Clinical Notes: Mealtime bolus dosing. Hypoglycemia and hypokalemia (drives K⁺ intracellularly — exploited in hyperkalemia treatment).
Source: FDA label (DailyMed)

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Reviewed June 2026

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