Insulin Lispro
Active ingredient · 3 therapeutic classes
Sold as Bysumlog · Liprolog · HUMALOG · ADMELOG · LYUMJEV
- Drug class
- Insulins and Analogues For Injection, Fast-Acting
- Availability
- Prescription only
- Routes
- Intravenous, Subcutaneous, Intramuscular
- Markets covered
- 4
- Products on record
- 293
- FDA reports (12 mo)
- 5,722
Overview
Plain-language summary, compiled from the cited regulatory records
Insulin lispro is a fast-acting insulin analog [1]. It belongs to the drug class of insulins and analogues for injection [1]. Insulin lispro is approved to improve glycemic control in adult and pediatric patients who have diabetes mellitus [1].
This medication is available under various brand names, including ADMELOG [1]. In the past 12 months, there have been 5,722 adverse event reports associated with insulin lispro [2]. The most frequently reported adverse events include increased blood glucose, incorrect dose administered, nausea, visual impairment, and vomiting [2].
This is not medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional.
Regulatory status by market
| Market | Regulator | Products | Last revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB United Kingdom | MHRA | 269 | May 22, 2026 |
| CA Canada | Health Canada | 18 | May 13, 2025 |
| EU European Union | EMA | 4 | January 29, 2026 |
| US United States | FDA | 2 | October 1, 2025 |
GBUnited Kingdom· MHRA
269 products
Uses
For the treatment of adults and children with diabetes mellitus who require insulin for the maintenance of normal glucose homeostasis. Humalog is also indicated for the initial stabilisation of diabetes mellitus.
How to take
CACanada· Health Canada
18 products
Uses
Lyumjev (insulin lispro injection) is indicated for treatment of adult patients with diabetes mellitus who require insulin for the control of glucose homeostasis (see 15 CLINICAL TRIALS). Lyumjev should generally be used in a regimen with intermediate- or long-acting insulin to maintain adequate glucose control (see 8 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS and DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION).
Lyumjev vials may also be used for continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII) in pump systems that are licensed in Canada for insulin infusion. Refer to the insulin infusion pump manufacturer’s user manual to see if Lyumjev can be used.
1 Pediatrics Pediatrics (<18 years of age): No data are available to Health Canada; therefore, Health Canada has not authorized an indication for pediatric use. 2 Geriatrics Geriatrics (≥65 years of age): Evidence from clinical studies and experience with insulin lispro suggests that use in the geriatric population is not associated with differences in safety or effectiveness (see 8 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS, Special Population).
EUEuropean Union· EMA
4 products
Uses
For the treatment of adults and children with diabetes mellitus who require insulin for the maintenance of normal glucose homeostasis. Insulin lispro Sanofi is also indicated for the initial stabilisation of diabetes mellitus.
How to take
USUnited States· FDA
2 products
Uses
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE ADMELOG is indicated to improve glycemic control in adult and pediatric patients with diabetes mellitus. ADMELOG is a rapid-acting human insulin analog indicated to improve glycemic control in adult and pediatric patients with diabetes mellitus.
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Drug interactions
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Sources & citations
- [1]MHRA (UK) · PLGB148950247 · revised May 22, 2026
- [2]Health Canada (DPD) · 02520184 · revised May 13, 2025
- [3]European Medicines Agency · EMEA/H/C/004303 · revised January 29, 2026
- [4]FDA DailyMed · 12ec9e3f-e2ac-43… · revised October 1, 2025 [PDF]
- [5]OpenFDA adverse-event reports (US), 12 months ending June 4, 2026.
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