Exubera
Exubera was an inhaled insulin medication used to treat diabetes in adults. It delivered insulin through the lungs using a special inhaler device, providing an alternative to traditional injection therapy. The medication was discontinued and is no longer available on the market.
Exubera was an inhaled insulin medication for adults with diabetes that offered an injection-free option for insulin delivery.
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- 358190
- Generic
- Exubera
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- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
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- US, EU, CN, JP
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Exubera was indicated for the treatment of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes mellitus in adult patients. It was used to improve glycemic control in patients who required insulin therapy.
Exubera delivered recombinant human insulin in powdered form for inhalation. Once absorbed through the lungs into the bloodstream, insulin worked by binding to insulin receptors and facilitating cellular uptake of glucose, thereby lowering blood sugar levels.
Exubera required regular pulmonary function testing before and during treatment due to potential effects on lung function. It was not recommended for patients with certain respiratory conditions such as asthma or COPD. The medication was discontinued by the manufacturer in 2007 and is no longer available.
Official drug label
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