Insulin

Question 1

Give examples of insulin aspart

Answer 1

Fiasp
Novorapid

Question 2

Give an example of insulin lispro

Answer 2

Humalog

Question 3

Give an example of insuln gluisine

Answer 3

Apidra

Question 4

Give an example of insulin glargine

Answer 4

Lantus
Abasaglar
Semglee
Toujeo

Question 5

Give an example of insulin detemir

Answer 5

Levemir

Question 6

Give an example of insulin degludec

Answer 6

Tresiba

Question 7

What are examples of short acting insulins

Answer 7

Soluble insulins: Human Actrapid, Humulin S

Rapid acting insulin analogues: Humalog, Novorapid, Fiasp and Apidra

Question 8

What are the administration times / onset and duration of action for soluble insulins

Answer 8

Injected 30 minutes before food
Onset of action: 30-60 mins
Duration of action: Up to 8 hours

Question 9

What are the administration times / onset and duration of action for Rapid-Acting Insulin

Answer 9

15 mins - (Faster onset of action than soluble insulins)
Duration of action: 2 to 5 hours (shorter)
*Can be injected 5-15 minutes before meals, with meals or soon after meals

Question 10

What are examples of intermediate-acting insulins

Answer 10

Humulin I
Insuman basal
Human Insulatard

Question 11

What are the administration times / onset and duration of action for Intermediate-acting insulins

Answer 11

Onset of action of approximately 1-2 hours
Maximal effects between 4-12 hours
Duration of action of 16-35 hours

Question 12

What are examples of long acting insulins

Answer 12

Lantus
Abasaglar
Semglee
Levemir

Question 13

How are long acting insulins used

Answer 13

Used once a day
Achieve a steady state level after 2-4 days to produce a constant level of insulin
Mimics basal insulin but can last for longer than intermediate