CCP Insulin

Question 1

Drug class

Answer 1

Glucose regulatory hormone

Question 2

Pharmacology

Answer 2

Insulin is a regulatory anabolic protein hormone that lowers blood glucose levels by binding to insulin receptors to increase glucose uptake, inhibit hepatic glucose output & promote glycogen production

Question 3

Metabolism

Answer 3

Majority is metabolised by the kidneys

Question 4

Indications

Answer 4

• DKA

* HHS - hyperosmolar hyperglycaemic syndrome