Insulin Flashcards
What type of insulin is Humalog (Lispro)
Rapid acting
4-6 hrs
What type of insulin is Novolog (Aspart)
Rapid acting
4-6 hrs
What type of insulin is Apidra (Glulisine)
Rapid acting
4-6 hrs
What type of insulin is Regular insulin
Short acting
6-8 hrs
What kind of insulin is Glipizide
Short acting
6-8hrs
What type of insulin is NPH (Novalin or Humalin)
Intermediate acting
14-20hrs
What type of insulin is lente?
Intermediate acting
14-20hrs
What type of insulin is Glargine (Lantus)
Long acting
20-24hrs
What type of insulin is Levemir (Detemir)
Long acting
20-24hrs
What type of insulin is ultralente?
Long acting
20-24hrs
What type of insulin is PZI?
Long acting
20-24hrs
How long does it take for rapid acting insulins to start working?
15-30min
When is the peak action for rapid acting insulins?
1-2 hrs
What is the duration of action for rapid acting insulin?
4-6 hr
How long does it take for short acting insulins to start working?
30min-1hr
When is the peak action for short acting insulins?
2-4hrs
What is the duration of action for short acting insulin?
6-8hrs
How long does it take for intermediate acting insulins to start working?
2-4hrs
When is the peak action for intermediate acting insulins?
8-10hrs
What is the duration of action for intermediate acting insulin?
14-20hrs
How long does it take for long acting insulins to start working?
1-2hrs
When is the peak action for long acting insulins?
None
Because you only give it SID, so peak is basically 24hrs
What is the duration of action for long acting insulin?
20-24hrs
Which insulin requires some functional β-cells and only works on cats?
Glipizide
