Exam 3 Drug Facts(Insulin) Flashcards
Generic for Humulin R
insulin regular
Generic for Novolin R
insulin regular
trade names for insulin regular
Humulin R, Novolin R
What kind fo insulin is regular insulin
fast acting
Onset of regular Humulin R
30 minutes
Onset fo Novoliin R
30 minutes
Duration of Humulin R
8 hours
Duration of Novolin R
8 hours
Humulin R: Rx or OTC?
OTC
Novolin R: Rx or OTC?
OTC
What is NPH insulin?
Natural Protamine Hagedorn
Intermediate Acting
Older name of NPH
Isophane insulin
What is Protamine?
A protein that extends the effects of insulin
Onset of Humulin NPH
1 hour
Onset of Novolin NPH
1 hour
Duration of Humulin NPH
18 hours
Duration of Novolin NPH
18 hours
How are fast-acting insulin analogs used?
They are used to control blood sugar right after meals
How are long-acting insulin analogs used?
They provide a basal insulin level for normal health throughout the day
Humalog
insulin lispro
Fast-Acting Insulin Analog
Novolog
insulin aspart
Fast-Acting Insulin Analog
Apidra
insulin glulisine
Fast-Acting Insulin Analog
Onset of Humalog
15 minutes