Insulin Flashcards

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Brand name

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Humalog/novalin

Lantis

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Generic name

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Insulin

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Drug class

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Hormone

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Mechanism of action

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Glugogginesis/ transport of glucose into cell
Storage of glucose as fat.
Intra cellular shift of k+ and Mg+

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Indications

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Hyperglycemia/hyperkalmia

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Contraindications

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Hypogylcemia

Hypokalemia

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Adverse effects

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Weakness, fatigue, confusion, headache, seizures, coma, diaphoresis

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Precautions

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Incompatible in solutions and other drugs.

ETOH and salicylates(ASA) may potentiate effects

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Dose and administration

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Adjusted for glucose level

10-25 units SQ/IM

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