Rapid-Acting Insulins Flashcards
1
Q
Insulin aspart (g)
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Novolog (b)
2
Q
Insulin lispro (g)
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Humalog (b)
3
Q
MOA
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insulin that acts quickly and lasts in the body for ~4-6 hours; also called bolus insulin
4
Q
common adverse effects
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hypoglycemia **
weight gain
injection site reactions
5
Q
rare adverse effects
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lipohypertrophy
lipoatrophy
6
Q
counseling pts
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take immediately prior to a meal (within 15 mins).
pick one site and rotate around that site only.
7
Q
clinical pearls
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should be clear liquid.
used 1-3 times per day before meals.
used in insulin pumps.