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Med Surge - Diabetes Meds

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Rapid Acting insulin - Trade Name
Insulin Lispro
Insulin Lispro, also known as?
Humalog
Onset of Lispro?
< 15 min.
Peak of Lispro?
0.5 to 1 hr.
Duration of Lispro?
3 to 4 hrs.
Short Acting insulin - Trade Name
Regular Insulin
Regular Insulin, also known as?
Humulin R
Onset of Humulin R?
0.5 to 1 hr.
Peak of Humulin R?
2 to 3 hrs.
Duration of Humulin R?
5 to 7 hrs.
Intermediate Acting insulin - Trade Name
NPH Insulin
NPH Insulin, also known as
Humulin N
Onset of Humulin N?
1 to 2 hrs.
Peak of Humulin N?
4 to 12 hrs.
Duration of Humulin N?
18 to 24 hrs.
Long Acting insulin - Trade Name
Insulin Glargine
Insulin Glargine, also known as/
Lantus
Lantus Onset?
1 hr.
Lantus Peak?
none
Lantus Duration
10.4 to 24 hrs.
When to use Lispro Insulin?
15 min. before or after meal
Color of Lispro Insulin?
colorless (also thin, clear)
Lispro Insulin can be mixed with?
no other insulin
In-use vials of Lispro, should be used within?
28 days, cool temperature, away from heat and bright light
When to use Humulin R Insulin?
30 min. before meal
Color of Humulin R Insulin?
colorless (also thin, clear)
Humulin R can be mixed with?
Long acting insulins
In-use vials of Humulin R, should be used within?
31 days, cool temperature, away from heat and bright light
Color of Humulin N Insulin?
should look uniformly cloudy or milky after mixing
When to use Humulin R Insulin?
schedule individualized, prescribed by physician
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