University:
West Coast University
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NURS 180 | Pharmacology
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2021
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Prince Sampson

Insulin Onset Peak Duration Side Effects Considerations Lispro (Humalog) 15-30 min 1-2 hours 3-6 hours Aspart (Novolog) 15-30 min 1-2 hours 3-6 hours Glulisine (Apidra) 15-30 min 1-2 hours 3-6 hours 30-60 min 2-4 hours 3-6 hours Sweating, dizziness, hunger, tachycardia, blurred vision ¨ Ensure vial is mixed well ¨ Monitor BS levels 2-4 hours 8-10 hours 10-18 hours Sweating, dizziness, hunger, tachycardia, blurred vision ¨ Ensure vial is mixed well ¨ Monitor BS levels Glargine (Lantus) 1-2 hours None 19-24 hours Hunger, nervousness, edema, weight gain ¨ Do not mix with other insulins ¨ Avoid alcohol Detemir (Levemir) 1-2 hours None 19-24 hours Flu-like symptoms, edema, HA, stomach pain ¨ Do not mix with other insulins ¨ Avoid alcohol Rapid-acting Weight gain, edema, hypoglycemia, sweating, confusion, dizziness, tachycardia ¨ Can cause hypokalemia ¨ Monitor for muscle cramps, weakness, irregular heartbeat Short-acting Regular Intermediate-acting NPH Long-acting Mixing Insulin 1. Inject air into the cloudy (NPH) insulin 2. Inject air into the clear (Regular) insulin Cloudy Clear Clear Cloudy 1. Draw up the clear (Regular) insulin 2. Draw up the cloudy (NPH) insulin