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Insulin Glargine Rescue Medication

Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC · Phase 3 active Biologic

Insulin glargine is a long-acting basal insulin that binds to insulin receptors to lower blood glucose by promoting glucose uptake and storage in peripheral tissues while suppressing hepatic glucose production.

Insulin glargine is a long-acting basal insulin that binds to insulin receptors to lower blood glucose by promoting glucose uptake and storage in peripheral tissues while suppressing hepatic glucose production. Used for Type 1 diabetes mellitus, Type 2 diabetes mellitus (as rescue or intensification therapy).

At a glance

Generic nameInsulin Glargine Rescue Medication
Also known asLantus
SponsorMerck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Drug classLong-acting basal insulin
TargetInsulin receptor
ModalityBiologic
Therapeutic areaDiabetes
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

Insulin glargine is a recombinant human insulin analog engineered with amino acid substitutions to provide a prolonged, peakless duration of action (up to 24 hours). It binds to the insulin receptor on muscle, adipose, and liver cells, facilitating glucose transport and utilization while inhibiting gluconeogenesis and glycogenolysis. As a rescue medication, it is used to rapidly achieve glycemic control in acute hyperglycemic states or when other agents have failed.

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