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Antidiabetic Meds
Antidiabetic & Insulin
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Metformin | Antidiabetic Brand name: Glucophage |
| Pioglitazone | Antidiabetic Brand name: Actos |
| Glimepiride | Antidiabetic Brand name: Amaryl |
| Glipizide | Antidiabetic Brand name: Glucotrol |
| Glyburide | Antidiabetic Brand name: Diabeta |
| Sitagliptin | Antidiabetic Brand name: Januvia |
| Rosiglitazone | Antidiabetic Brand name: Avandia |
| Insulin Aspart (Rapid-Acting) | Insulin (antidiabetic) Brand name: Novolog Used for mealtime (must be taken with food) Onset: 10-30 mins Peak: 30-90 mins Duration: 3-5 hrs |
| Insulin Lispro (Rapid-Acting) | Insulin (antidiabetic) Brand name: Humalog Used for mealtime (must be taken with food) Onset: 10-30 mins Peak: 30-90 mins Duration: 3-5 hrs |
| Regular Insulin (Short-Acting) | Insulin (antidiabetic) Brand name: Humulin R/Novolin R Onset: 30-60mins Peak: 2-4 hrs Duration: 6-8 hrs |
| Insulin NPH (Intermediate) | Insulin (antidiabetic) Brand name: Humulin N/Novolin N Cloudy in appearance, often mixed with rapid or short acting insulin Onset: 1-2 hrs Peak: 4-12 hrs Duration: 12-18 hrs |
| Insulin Detemir (Long-Acting) | Insulin (antidiabetic) Brand name: Levemir Provides basal insulin (background). don't mix with other insulins Onset: 1-2 hrs Peak: Minimal (steady release) Duration: up to 24 hrs |
| Insulin Glargine (Long-Acting) | Insulin (antidiabetic) Brand name: Lantus Provides basal insulin (background). don't mix with other insulins Onset: 1-2 hrs Peak: Minimal (steady release) Duration: up to 24 hrs |