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Pfizer Inc's "Exubera" becomes the first inhalable version of insulin to win federal approval.

The device is about the size of an eyeglass case which delivers the insulin as a dry powder packaged in inhalable capsules to the lungs via the mouth.

But the FDA said that it will not replace the need to inject the hormone occassionaly. The diabetics will also have to continue to prick their fingers occassionally to test blood sugar levels.

Patients will have to check their lungs before using the drug and at six- to 12-month intervals thereafter.

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It is helpful in pt with healthy lungs...... In smokers the absorption differs.....

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Exubera, is an inhaled powder form of recombinant human insulin.

Approved for use in adult patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

Peak insulin levels were achieved at 49 minutes (range, 30-90 minutes) with Exubera inhaled insulin compared with 105 minutes (range, 60-240 minutes) with regular insulin.

adverse effects are low blood sugar levels , cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, and dry mouth.not to be used

The drug should not be used by patients who smoke or who recently quit smoking (within the last 6 months),patients with asthma, bronchitis, or emphysema.

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