Drugs for Diabetes Mellitus (Part 02) Flashcards
One of the hormone produce in the pancreas. It consists of approximately 1 million Islets of Langerhans.
Insulin
Precursor of Insulin
Pro Insulin
Used in patients who present initially with very high blood glucose levels, especially with weight loss. Used in patients who have failed to respond oral therapy.
Insulin Preparations
Three (3) Types of Insulin Preparations
- Based on Source
- Based on the Use
- Based on Duration of Action
Based on Source
- Animal Source
- Recombinant Insulin
These are more immunogenic. It can cause hypersensitivity reactions. It is already obsolete.
Bovine Insulin and Porcine Insulin
A technology scientists developed that made it possible to insert the human gene into the genetic material of common bacterium.
Recombinant DNA
It is less immunogenic type of insulin based on source.
Recombinant Insulin
Example/s of Recombinant Insulin
- Native Insulin
• Human Insulin
• NPH / Isophane Insulin
• Insulin Zn Suspension - Modified Insulin
• Lispro
• Aspart
• Gluisine
• Glargine
• Detemir
Based on the Use
- Basal Insulin
- Demand Insulin
Given to provide glucose control over 24 hours. An intermediate long acting.
Basal Insulin
Given to prevent postprandial hyperglycemia (short acting).
Demand Insulin
Based on Duration of Action
- Short Acting with Rapid Onset Insulin
- Intermediate Acting Insulin
- Long Acting with Slow Onset Insulin
Three (3) Examples of Short Acting with Rapid Onset Insulin
- Regular Insulin
• Onset: 30 min
• Peak: 2-3 hr
• Duration: 5-8 hr - Insulin Lispro (Humalog)
• Onset: 5-15 min
• Peak: 1 hr
• Duration: 3-5 hr - Insulin Aspart (Novolog)
• Onset: 10-20 min
• Peak: 1 hr
• Duration: 3-5 hr
A short-acting soluble crystalline zinc insulin. This is the only insulin administered IV. Used in the management of diabetic ketoacidosis and when the insulin requirement is changing rapidly, such as after surgery or during acute infections.
Regular Insulin