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Faster-acting insulin aspart
Faster-acting insulin aspart is a rapid-acting insulin analog that binds to insulin receptors to facilitate glucose uptake and utilization in peripheral tissues.
Faster-acting insulin aspart is a rapid-acting insulin analog that binds to insulin receptors to facilitate glucose uptake and utilization in peripheral tissues. Used for Type 1 diabetes mellitus, Type 2 diabetes mellitus.
At a glance
| Generic name | Faster-acting insulin aspart |
|---|---|
| Also known as | NN1218 |
| Sponsor | Novo Nordisk A/S |
| Drug class | Rapid-acting insulin analog |
| Target | Insulin receptor |
| Modality | Small molecule |
| Therapeutic area | Diabetes |
| Phase | Phase 3 |
Mechanism of action
Insulin aspart is a recombinant human insulin analog with a single amino acid substitution (proline to aspartic acid at position 28 of the B chain) that reduces self-association and accelerates absorption from subcutaneous injection sites compared to regular human insulin. The faster-acting formulation achieves peak serum levels more rapidly, allowing for improved postprandial glucose control when dosed immediately before or during meals in patients with diabetes.
Approved indications
- Type 1 diabetes mellitus
- Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Common side effects
- Hypoglycemia
- Injection site reactions
- Weight gain
- Lipodystrophy
Key clinical trials
- Fiasp® Versus NovoRapid® in Children With Type 1 Diabetes on MiniMed 640G Pump With Sensor
- A Research Study to Look at How Faster Aspart Works in Chinese People With Type 1 Diabetes or Type 2 Diabetes (PHASE1)
- Research Study to Compare a New Medicine "Fast-acting Insulin Aspart" to Another Medicine "Insulin Aspart" in Chinese People With Diabetes (PHASE3)
- Effect of Postprandial Insulin Administration of Faster-acting Insulin Analogue Versus Pre-prandial Administration of Acting-insulin Analogue in Cystic Fibrosis Related Diabetes (PHASE4)
- An Indian Post Marketing Study of Mealtime Insulin, Fiasp®, to Evaluate Its Safety and Effectiveness in Patients With Diabetes Mellitus in Routine Clinical Practice
- Comparison of FiAsp and Aspart During Postprandial Exercise in Adults With Type 1 Diabetes (PHASE4)
- Insulin Fiasp vs. Insulin Novorapid During Pregnancy and Laction in Women With Pre-existing Diabetes (PHASE3)
- FASter Insulin in Closed-loop Technology in Children (NA)
Primary sources
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| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| ClinicalTrials.gov | Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results |
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