Insulin Regular Pork
Insulin Regular Pork is a short-acting insulin derived from pork pancreas that helps lower blood glucose levels by facilitating the uptake of glucose into cells to treat diabetes mellitus.
Short-acting pork-derived insulin used to control blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Key facts at a glance
- ATC
- A10AB03
- RxNorm
- 221109
- Generic
- Insulin, Regular, Pork
- Class
- atc-a10
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- suspension, solution
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Treatment of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes mellitus when insulin therapy is required. May be used for diabetic ketoacidosis and during surgery or illness when blood glucose control is critical.
Insulin Regular Pork binds to insulin receptors on cell surfaces, promoting glucose uptake into cells and suppressing glucose production by the liver. It has a more rapid onset and shorter duration compared to human insulin formulations.
Administered by subcutaneous injection. Must be used with caution in patients with hypokalemia, as insulin can shift potassium into cells. Monitor blood glucose regularly to avoid hypoglycemia. Pork insulin may cause allergic reactions in patients with pork protein allergies. Requires consistent timing with meals to prevent blood sugar fluctuations.
Official drug label
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Medically reviewed by WellAlly Editorial Team Last reviewed August 25, 2026. · Read our editorial policy