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