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Insulin – Short Acting (Regular) | Drug Guide, Nursing Pharmacology MedMaster by NURSING.com
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Generic Name Insulin Regular
Trade Name Humulin R/Novolin R
Indication hyperglycemia with diabetes type 1 and 2, diabetic ketoacidosis
Action stimulates uptake of glucose into muscle and fat cells, inhibits production of glucose in the liver,
prevents breakdown of fat and protein
Route Onset Peak Duration Subcutaneous 30-45 min 1-5 4.5-6h
Therapeutic Class antidiabetics, hormones
Pharmacologic Class pancreatics
Nursing Considerations • assess for symptoms of hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia
• monitor body weight over time
• may cause decreased inorganic phosphates, potassium, and magnesium
• monitor blood sugars every 6 hours, monitor A1C every 3-6 months
Visit: https://nursing.com/140meds to request your free copy of "140 Must Know Meds"
Generic Name Insulin Regular
Trade Name Humulin R/Novolin R
Indication hyperglycemia with diabetes type 1 and 2, diabetic ketoacidosis
Action stimulates uptake of glucose into muscle and fat cells, inhibits production of glucose in the liver,
prevents breakdown of fat and protein
Route Onset Peak Duration Subcutaneous 30-45 min 1-5 4.5-6h
Therapeutic Class antidiabetics, hormones
Pharmacologic Class pancreatics
Nursing Considerations • assess for symptoms of hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia
• monitor body weight over time
• may cause decreased inorganic phosphates, potassium, and magnesium
• monitor blood sugars every 6 hours, monitor A1C every 3-6 months
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