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Peptides / Insulin analogues

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Insulin aspart ASP

A fast-acting insulin (Novolog) designed to start working quicker than regular insulin, approved for diabetes. Studies confirm it controls blood sugar faster after meals than older insulins, with the same low-blood-sugar risk as any insulin.

Also known as Novolog, Fiasp

Molecular Structure of C256H387N65O79S6

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  • Carbon
  • Hydrogen
  • Nitrogen
  • Oxygen
  • Sulfur

PubChem has no 3D conformer for this molecule, so this is the flat structure.

Chemistry

Formula
C256H387N65O79S6
Molar mass
5832
CAS
116094-23-6
PubChem CID
16132418

Reported dosing

Approved label

What has been reported in the literature and by users. This is a record of what is done, not a recommendation.

Typical dose Individualized, dosed at mealtimes (as prescribed)
Reported range Highly variable by patient
Route Subcutaneous injection
Frequency With meals, typically 3 times daily
Duration Chronic/ongoing (as prescribed)

FDA-approved rapid-acting insulin analog (NovoLog); same severe hypoglycemia risk applies to any non-medical use.

Where this comes from FDA prescribing information

These figures are recorded for reference and are not a recommendation. Dosing is a decision for you and a clinician.

Variants

Name Abbr Route Notes
Insulin faster aspart FIASP Subcutaneous An accelerated formulation for faster onset.