Term
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Definition
RAPID ACTING
Onset, 5 - 15mins
Peak, 1 - 2hrs
Duration, 3 - 4hrs |
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Term
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Definition
RAPID ACTING
Onset, 15mins
Peak, 1hr
Duration, 3 - 4hrs |
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Term
| Regular insulin (Humulin R, Novolin R, IIetin II Regular) |
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Definition
SHORT ACTING
Onset, 30mins - 1hr
Peak, 1 - 3hrs
Duration, 6 - 8hrs |
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Term
| Isophane insulin suspension (NPH, Humulin N, Novolin) |
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Definition
INTERMEDIATE
Onset, 1 - 1.5hrs
Peak, 4 - 12hrs
Duration, 24hs |
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Term
| Insulin zinc suspension (Lente) |
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Definition
INTERMEDIATE
Onset, 1 - 2.5hrs
Peak, 7 - 15hrs
Duration, 24hrs |
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Term
| Extended insulin zinc suspension (Ultralente, Humulin U) |
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Definition
LONG ACTING
Onset, 4 - 8hrs
Peak, 8 -10hrs
Duration, 18 - 30hrs |
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Term
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Definition
LONG ACTING
Onset, 2 - 4hrs
Peak, No peak
Duration, >or equal to 24hrs |
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