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Give the onset peak and duration of Lispro (Humalog) insulin
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Onset: 10 to 15 minutes
Peak: 30 tp 60 minutes Duration: 3 to 4 hours |
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Give the onset peak and duration of Regular insulin.
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Regular
Onset: 30 tp 60 minutes Peak: 2.5 to 5 hours Duration: 6 to 8 hours |
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Give the onset peak and duration of NPH insulin.
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NPH
Onset: 60 to 90 minutes Peak: 6 to 8 hours Duration: 12 to 15 hours |
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Give the onset peak and duration of Ultralente insulin.
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Onset: 1 to 2 hours
Peak: 10 to 12 hours Duration: 20 to 24 hours |
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Give the onset peak and duration of Glargine (Lantus) insulin.
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Onset: 1.5 hours
Duration: 20.5 hours Peak: Flat action profile throughout duration (mimics continuous insulin infusion) |
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What is the dosing regimen of Lantus insulin?
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Starting dose (no prior insulin) 10 units qhs.
Conversion from other long-acting insulin. NPH or ultralente qhs: start Lantus at same dose. NPH bid: Lantus dose = total daily NPH dose x0.8. |
