Type I Diabetic Drugs Flashcards
1
Q
Pradial Insulin Analogues
A
Normalise blood glucose after a meal.
2
Q
Basal Insulin Analogues
A
Are gradually absorbed and maintain a basal level of insulin.
Lantus - structurally altered insulin.
NPH Insulin - protamine conjugated.
Tresiba - forms crystals that slow absorption.
3
Q
Direct Insulin Analogues
A
Act more rapidly than human insulin.
4
Q
Short-acting Insulin Analogues
A
Act at the same rate as human insulin.
5
Q
Long-acting Insulin Analogues
A
Act more slowly than human insulin.
6
Q
Pump preparations
A
Direct + Long
Short + Long
7
Q
Pump preparations
A
Direct + Long
Short + Long