Inhaled Insulin (Cont.)

Dosing Information for Inhaled Insulin

The dose of inhaled insulin that your healthcare provider recommends will vary, depending on a number of factors, including:
 
  • Whether you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes
  • Other medical conditions you may have
  • Other medications you are currently taking.
     
As is always the case, do not adjust your dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
 
(Click Inhaled Insulin Dosage for more information.)
 

Side Effects of Inhaled Insulin

As with any medicine, side effects are possible with inhaled insulin. However, not everyone who takes it will experience side effects. In fact, most people tolerate the medication quite well. If side effects do occur, in most cases, they are minor and either require no treatment or can be easily treated by you or your healthcare provider. Serious side effects are less common.
 
The most common side effects of inhaled insulin include:
 
  • Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) (see Exubera and Blood Sugar)
  • Respiratory tract infections, such as the common cold
  • Coughing
  • Runny or irritated nose
  • Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath.
     
(Click Side Effects of Inhaled Insulin to learn more, including potentially serious side effects to look out for.)
 

Drug Interactions With Inhaled Insulin

Inhaled insulin can potentially interact with a number of medicines (see Drug Interactions With Inhaled Insulin).
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;