Preferred Label : Insulin, Lente;
NCIt synonyms : Lente Insulin;
NCIt definition : A long-acting crystalline insulin often used in combination with a short-acting insulin
in the treatment of diabetes mellitus. This type of insulin may be derived from porcine
or recombinant sources. Administered once daily, insulin Lente starts to lower blood
glucose within 1 to 3 hours after injection and exerts its peak effect 7 to 15 hours
after injection. Endogenous human insulin, a pancreatic hormone composed of two polypeptide
chains, is important for the normal metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins and fats;
it has anabolic effects on many types of tissues. (NCI04);
Drug name : Lente Iletin II;
Origin ID : C29122;
UMLS CUI : C0021659;
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- UMLS correspondences (same concept)
