ILE I U2 D2 Flashcards
Regular insulin onset
Rapid, 30 min
Reg insulin duration
1.5 hour
Reg insulin duration IV
30-60 min, HEXAMERS -> DIMERS
Reg insulin use
Ketoacidosis, surgery, diabetic coma
Reg insulin class
Rapid acting, short duration
Rapid acting insulin contains
Clear, small amount of zinc to improve stability and shelf life
Intermediate acting insulin contains
Protamine
Long acting insulins
Detemir, glargine
NPH
Neutral protamine hagedorn (from fish testes)
Protamine Insulin works by creating a ___
PZI - protamine:zinc complex
PZIs are more/less readily absorbed?
Less
Protamine insulin (PZI) onset
4-8 hours
Protamine insuline (PZI) duration
> 36 hours (peak at 14-28)
Use protein insulin in emergencies?
No
NPH insulin is ___ injection only
Intermittent (not continuous)
NPH has ___ duration
Intermediate
NPH onset
1-3 hours
NPH has ___ duration
short