Applied Pharm - Hypoglycaemics Flashcards
Name 3 short acting insulins
Aspart
Glulisine
Lispro
Name an intermediate acting insulin
Isophane insulin
Name 4 long lasting insulins
Protamine zinc insulin
INsulin zinc suspension
Insulin detemir
Insulin glargine
What is a healthy fasting blood sugar?
3-5 mmol/L
What is healthy blood sugar after a meal?
7-10mmol/L
Where are the main targets for insulin?
Muscle, fat and liver
What is a biphasic preparation?
Mixture of intermediate and short duration insulins
When is glucagon therapy used?
For severe hypoglycaemia
What do secratogues I do?
Boost insulin release
Name 4 short acting Secratogues 1?
Glicazide, Tolbutamide, Repaglinide, Nateglinide
Name 3 long acting Secratogues I drugs
Chlorapropamide, Glibenclamide, Glucatrol
Name 2 Secratogues II drugs
Incretin mimetic
Byetta
Name a drug used in hyperglycaemia
Diazoxide
How do biguanides work?
Prevent hepatic glucose production
INcreases insulin sensitivity
MOst common biguanide?
Metformin