Insulin Flashcards
1
Q
Brand Name
Insulin
A
Humalog Humulin Novalog Novolin Lantus
2
Q
Drug Class
Insulin
A
Hormone
Antidiabetic
3
Q
Indications
Insulin
A
*Not used in Prehospital setting* Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) Hyperglycemic States Nonketotic Hyperosmolar Coma Hyperkalemia (Insulin and D50 used to lower this)
4
Q
Mechanism of Action
Insulin
A
Allows transport of glucose into cell
Glycogenesis
Conversion of Glycogen to fat
Produces intracellular shift K+, Mg+, Ca+
5
Q
Contraindications
Insulin
A
Hypoglycemia
Hypokalemia
6
Q
Adverse Effects
Insulin
A
Weakness Fatigue Confusion Headache Seizure Coma Tachycardia Nausea Hypokalemia Hypoglycemia (in relation to Insulin)
7
Q
Precautions
Insulin
A
Incompatible in solutions with any other drug
ETOH and Salicylates may potentiate effects of insulin
8
Q
Dose
Insulin
A
Dose adjusted to blood glucose levels
Adult:
10-25 units (SC/IM) followed by infusion 0.1 units/kg/h
Pedi
0.1-0.2 units/kg/h (SC/IM/IV)
