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Insulin Lispro Mix50

Eli Lilly and Company · FDA-approved active Small molecule

Insulin Lispro Mix50 is a rapid-acting insulin analog that binds to insulin receptors to facilitate glucose uptake and utilization in peripheral tissues while suppressing hepatic glucose production.

Insulin Lispro Mix50 is a rapid-acting insulin analog that binds to insulin receptors to facilitate glucose uptake and utilization in peripheral tissues while suppressing hepatic glucose production. Used for Type 1 diabetes mellitus, Type 2 diabetes mellitus.

At a glance

Generic nameInsulin Lispro Mix50
Also known asLY275585-50
SponsorEli Lilly and Company
Drug classInsulin analog, rapid-acting (premixed formulation)
TargetInsulin receptor
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaDiabetes
PhaseFDA-approved

Mechanism of action

Insulin Lispro is a rapid-acting human insulin analog created by reversing the order of the last two amino acids (lysine and proline) of human insulin, allowing faster absorption and onset of action. Mix50 is a 50/50 premixed formulation combining 50% rapid-acting insulin lispro with 50% insulin lispro protamine suspension (intermediate-acting), designed to provide both mealtime and basal insulin coverage in a single injection. This combination mimics physiologic insulin secretion patterns in diabetic patients.

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