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What does the word "analog" mean?
"something similar"
Human insulins are also known as a group as:
Why are they so-named?
human insulin analog drugs;
because they are chemically similar to the actual human insulin molecule, but is not exactly the same
What was the first recombinant DNA technology drug of any type to be marketed?
Humulin insulin
What tradename drug is named from the phrase "human insulin analog?"
Humalog
Rapid-acting insulin is known as:
regular insulin
GIVE THE TRADENAME & DRUG CLASSIFICATION FOR THE FOLLOWING GENERIC:
insulin aspart
NovoLog;
antidiabetic
DRUG CLASSIFICATION FOR THE FOLLOWING GENERIC:
insulin lispro
Humalog;
antidiabetic (type 1 & type 2)
DRUG CLASSIFICATION FOR THE FOLLOWING GENERIC:
insulin
(name 2)
Humulin R, Novolin R

(Iletin II Regular, Velosulin BR: not found)
DRUG CLASSIFICATION FOR THE FOLLOWING GENERICS:
NPH insulin
(name 2)
Humulin N,
Novolin N, Novolin N PenFill

(NPH Iletin II: not found)
How are NPH insulins classified?
as intermediate-acting insulins
type of intermediate-acting insulins that have 2 different sizes of insulin crystals:
lente insulin
DRUG CLASSIFICATION FOR THE FOLLOWING GENERIC:
lente insulin
(name 2)
Humulin L,
Novolin L

(Lente Iletin II: not found)
DRUG CLASSIFICATION FOR THE FOLLOWING GENERIC:
ultralente insulin
Humulin U Ultralente
type of insulin that is long-acting and has large crystals and contains zinc:
ultralente insulin
type of insulin that is intermediate-acting and is combined with protamine & zinc:
NPH insulin
DRUG CLASSIFICATION FOR THE FOLLOWING GENERICS:
insulin glargine
Lantus

(not to be confused with Lanvis--antineoplastic , antimetabolite used in non-lymphocytic leukemia)
Which insulin (brand name & generic) is the only insulin that can lower blood glucose for a full 24 hours after just 1 dose?
Lantus,
(insulin glargine)
Most type 1 diabetic patients require no more than HOW MANY units of insulin per day?
no more than 60

insulin usually comes in doses of 100 units/mL
Give the brand name for a concentrated insulin that contains 500 units/mL rather than the usual 100 units/mL
Humulin R Regular U-500
Beef and beef/pork insulins have been withdrawn from the market in the US because of bovine spongiform encephalopathy has been linked to what incurable neurological condition in humans?
Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
GIVE THE THERAPEUTIC & PHARMACOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING GENERICS:
acetohexamide
oral antidiabetic (type 2 diabetes mellitus);
sulfonylureas;
Dymelor
GIVE THE THERAPEUTIC & PHARMACOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING GENERICS:
chlorpropamide
oral antidiabetic (type 2 diabetes mellitus);
sulfonylureas;
Diabinese
GIVE THE THERAPEUTIC & PHARMACOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING GENERICS:
glimepiride
oral antidiabetic (type 2 diabetes mellitus);
sulfonylureas;
Amaryl
GIVE THE THERAPEUTIC & PHARMACOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING GENERICS:
glipizide
oral antidiabetic (type 2 diabetes mellitus);
sulfonylureas;
Glucotrol, Glucotrol XL
GIVE THE THERAPEUTIC & PHARMACOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING GENERICS:
glyburide
(name 3)
oral antidiabetic (type 2 diabetes mellitus);
sulfonylureas;
DiaBeta, Glynase PresTab, Micronase
GIVE THE THERAPEUTIC & PHARMACOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING GENERICS:
nateglinide
oral antidiabetic (type 2 diabetes mellitus);
smeglitinides;
Starlix
GIVE THE THERAPEUTIC & PHARMACOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING GENERICS:
pioglitazone
oral antidiabetic (type 2 diabetes mellitus);
thiazolidinediones;
Actos
GIVE THE THERAPEUTIC & PHARMACOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING GENERICS:
repaglinide
oral antidiabetic (type 2 diabetes mellitus);
meglitinides;
Prandin
GIVE THE THERAPEUTIC & PHARMACOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING GENERICS:
rosiglitazone
oral antidiabetic (type 2 diabetes mellitus);
thiazolidinediones;
Avandia
GIVE THE THERAPEUTIC & PHARMACOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING GENERICS:
tolazamide
oral antidiabetic (type 2 diabetes mellitus);
sulfonylureas;
Tolinase
GIVE THE THERAPEUTIC & PHARMACOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING GENERICS:
tolbutamide
oral antidiabetic (type 2 diabetes mellitus);
sulfonylureas;
Orinase
What is the drug DiaBeta named for:
diabetes and beta, for the beta cells of the islets of Langerhans that produce insulin
Another form of antidiabetic drug does NOT stimulate the pancreas to produce more insulin. How do they work?
by inhibiting an enzyme in the intestines from digesting glucose, which prevents a sharp rise in blood sugar from occurring after a meal.
Name 3 main diabetic complications of elevated sugar levels:
arteriosclerosis;
diabetic neuropathy;
diabetic nephropathy
GIVE THE THERAPEUTIC & PHARMACOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING GENERICS:
acarbose
oral antidiabetic (type 2 diabetes mellitus)
alpha glucosidase inhibitor;
Precose
GIVE THE THERAPEUTIC & PHARMACOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING GENERICS:
metformin
oral antidiabetic (type 2 diabetes mellitus);
biguanides;
Glucophage, Glucophage XR
GIVE THE THERAPEUTIC & PHARMACOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING GENERICS:
miglitol
oral antidiabetic (type 2 diabetes mellitus)
alpha glucosidase inhibitor;
Glyset
GIVE THE THERAPEUTIC & PHARMACOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING GENERICS:
glyburide & metformin combination
oral antidiabetic combination;
Glucovance
GIVE THE THERAPEUTIC & PHARMACOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING GENERICS:
amitryptyline
antidepressant used to treat diabetic neuropathy;
tricyclic antidepressant;
Elavil
GIVE THE THERAPEUTIC & PHARMACOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING GENERICS:
amoxapine
antidepressant used to treat insomnia & chronic pain in diabetes;
Ascendin
GIVE THE THERAPEUTIC & PHARMACOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING GENERICS:
desipramine
tricyclic antidepressant (to treat diabetic neuropathy);
Norpramin
GIVE THE THERAPEUTIC & PHARMACOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING GENERICS:
doxepin
antianxiety agent, antidepressant, topical antihistamine (to treat diabetic neuropathy);
tricyclic antidepressant;
Sinequan, Sinequan Concentrate
GIVE THE THERAPEUTIC & PHARMACOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING GENERICS:
imipramine
antidepressant (for diabetic neuropathy);
tricyclic antidepressant;
Tofranil, Tofranil-PM
GIVE THE THERAPEUTIC & PHARMACOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING GENERICS:
lamotrigine
anticonvulsant (used to treat diabetic neuropathy & pain);
Lamictal
GIVE THE THERAPEUTIC & PHARMACOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING GENERICS:
nortriptyline
antidepressant;
tricyclic antidepressant;
Aventyl, Pamelor
GIVE THE THERAPEUTIC & PHARMACOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING GENERICS:
protriptyline
antidepressant;
tricyclic antidepressant;
Vivactil
GIVE THE THERAPEUTIC & PHARMACOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING GENERICS:
tolrestat
used to treat both diabetic neuropathy & diabetic retinopathy
(investigationa--not found)
Name the drug:
encapsulated islet cells from pigs, used to treat type 1 diabetics who are on immunosuppression:
BetaRx
Name 2 liquid nutritional supplements specifically formulated to meet the nutritional needs of patients with diabetes mellitus:
Choice dm;
Glucerna
What is diazoxide prescribed for, and give the brand name:
hypoglycemia;
Proglycem
What is glucagon prescribed for?
hypoglycemia
Give 2 brand names for glucose prescribed for hypoglycemia:
B-D Glucose, Insta-Glucose
What is Innovo Dial-a-Dose?
computerized insulin injection device
What is the generic name and brand name for an investigational drug given subcutaneously to patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus to delay gastric emptying and control postprandial blood glucose elevation:
pramlintide;
Symlin
What does postprandial mean?
after meals
Corticosteroid drugs are used to treat:
a. acromegaly;
b. multiple sclerosis
b. multiple sclerosis