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N212 Insulin
N212 - Insulin
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Rapid acting Insulin | Humalog, NovoLog, Apidra |
| Humalog | Lispro |
| NovoLog | Aspart |
| Apidra | Glulisine |
| Rapid acting onset | 5 - 15 minutes |
| Rapid acting peak | .5 - 1.5 hours |
| Rapid acting duration | 3 - 5 hours |
| Rapid acting that can mix with NPH | Apidra |
| Rapid acting is given | Immediately prior to meals |
| Short acting insulin | Regular, Humulin R & Novolin R |
| Short acting is given | 30 minutes prior to meals |
| Short acting onset | .5 - 1 hour |
| Short acting peak | 2 - 3 hours |
| Short acting duration | 3 - 6 hours |
| Insulin that can be given IV | Rapid & short acting |
| Intermediate insulin | NPH, Humulin N, Novolin N & Lente |
| Intermediate insulin onset | 2 - 4 hours |
| Intermediate insulin peak | 4 - 12 hours |
| Intermediate insulin duration | 10 - 18 hours |
| Very long acting insulin | Lantus & Levemir |
| Lantus | Glargine |
| Levemir | Detemir |
| Very long acting insulin onset | 1 - 3 hours |
| Lantus peak | Peakless |
| Levemir peak | 6 - 14 hours |
| Very long acting duration | 20 - 24 hours |
| Very long acting administration | Recommended to take in the evening |
| Very long acting consideration | Do not mix with any other insulin |