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Medicines porcine insulinQuestion & answer

porcine insulin · Medicine question

Can porcine insulin cause weight gain?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

The answer

Answer

Yes, porcine insulin therapy may lead to weight gain.

Sources for this answer

Hypurin Porcine Isophane Cartridges (PL 29831/0122)Wockhardt UK Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.8 Undesirable effects · Version 10Document updated 9 September 2020

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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