Exam 1 Meds Flashcards
Rapid Insulin Names
Lispro, Aspart, Glulisine
Rapid Insulin Feed time
0-15 min
Rapid OPD
10-30min, 30min-3hr, 3-5hr.
Short Insulin Names
Regular (Humulin R, Novolin R)
Short Insulin Feed Time
30-45 min
Short Insulin OPD
0.5-1hr, 2-5hr, 5-8hr
Intermediate Insulin Names
NPH (Humulin, Novolin, ReliOn N)
Intermediate Feed Time
No, given with short/rapid
Intermediate OPD
1.5-4hr. 4-12hr, 12-18hr.
Long Insulin Names
Glargine (Lantus)
Detemir (Levemir)
Long insulin feed time
No, given once at bedtime
Long Insulin OPD
0.8-4hr, none, 24 hr.
Biguanide generic name
Metformin
Metformin action
Dec hepatic gluc prod
enhance insulin sensitivity
inc. gluc. transport into cell
Metformin Warnings
Do not use with alcohol
Watch for lactic acidosis
Kidney/Liver/Heart Dz
IV Iodine contrast/surg
Drug Alerts
Metformin (Glucophage)
Rosiglitazone (Avandia)
Exenatide (Byetta)
Pramlinitide (Symlin)
Rosiglitazone Warnings
Risk of MI and CVA
No use w/ HF
Exenatide Warnings
Cause pancreatitis and kidney problems
Pramlinitide Warnings
Causes SEVERE Hypoglycemia with Insulin
Sulfonylureas Generic Name
Glipizide
Glipizide Action
Stim. insulin prod. from Pancreas
Dec. prod. of new glucose
Inc. cellular sensitivity to insulin
Meglitinides Action
Stimulates rapid/short burst of insulin from pancreas
Alpha glucosidase inhibitors names
Acarbose (Precose)
Acarbose Action
Delay gluc absorption in GI