Insulins Flashcards
Ultra Rapid Onset Insulin(s)
Lispro (Humalog)
Aspart (Novolog)
Glulisine (Aprida)
Mechanism of action of Insulin Lispro (Humalog)
P28 and K29 switch locations preventing dimerization
Decreases glucose production and increases glucose utilization
Mechanism of action of Insulin Aspart (Novolog)
P28 is changes to D28, prevents dimerization
Decreases glucose production and increases glucose utilization
Mechanism of action of Insulin Glulisine (Aprida)
Change of N3 to K3 and L29 to E29, prevents dimerization
Decreases glucose production and increases glucose utilization
When is the time of onset in ultra rapid insulins?
15-30min
What is the duration of action of ultra rapid insulins?
3-5 hours
When is the peak action of ultra rapid insulins reached?
1-2 hours
Dosage forms of Insulin Lispro (Humalog)
Pen, vial, cartridge
Dosage forms of insulin Glulisine (Aprida)
Cartridge and pen system
Dosage forms of insulin Aspart (Novolog)
Pen, vial, cartridge
Short Acting Insulin(s)
Regular Insulin (Humulin R)
Dosage forms of Regular Insulin (Humulin R)
Pen, vial, cartridge
When is the onset of Insulin Regular (Humulin R)?
30-60 min
What is the duration of action of insulin Regular (Humulin R) ?
4-6hrs
When is the peak concentration of insulin Regular (Humulin R) reached?
2-3 hrs
What other insulin(s) is Insulin Regular (Humulin R) compatible with?
NPH
What other insulin(s) is Insulin Glulisine (Aprida) compatible with?
NPH
What other insulin(s) is Insulin Lispro (Humolog) compatible with?
NPH
What other insulin(s) is Insulin Aspart (Novolog) compatible with?
NPH
Intermediate acting insulin(s)
NPH
Doage forms of NPH
Pen, vial
When is the peak concentration of NPH reached?
4-8hrs