Insulin Glargine Flashcards
1
Q
What medicine group is Insulin Glargine part of?
A
Long-acting insulin
2
Q
What route is Insulin Glargine administered?
A
Subcutaneous
3
Q
Indications of IG?
A
Used in treatment of diabetes.
4
Q
Side effects of IG?
A
Hypoglycaemia: shakiness, chills, claminess, confusion and dizziness
Redness and swelling, pain or hitching at injection site
Skin thickening or little depression
Swelling of hands and feed
Weight gain
Cough
5
Q
Nursing Implications of IG?
A
Monitor and record blood sugar levels.
