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Give eg's of & indications for insulin. eg's: insulin aspart, insulin glargine, biphasic insulin, soluble insulin Indications: • DM I - insulin replacement • DM II - control of BD glucose where oral hypoglycaemic Rx is inadequate or poorly tolerated • Diabetic emergencies (IV) - diabetic ketoacidosis, hyperglycaemic hyperosmolar syndrome • Perioperative glycaemic control - in selected diabetic pt's • With glucose to Rx hyperkalaemia whilst underlying cause is sought
MOA of insulin. In DM, exogenous insulin functions similarly to endogenous insulin. It stimulates glucose uptake from the circulation into tissues, including skeletal muscle & fat, & ^use of glucose as an energy source. Insulin stimulates glycogen, lipid & protein synthesis & inhibits gluconeogenesis & ketogenesis. For the Rx of hyperkalaemia, insulin drives K+ into cells, reducing serum K+ concentrations. However, once insulin Rx is stopped, K+ leaks back out of the cells into the circulation, so this is a short-term measure while other Rx is commenced. The wide choice of insulin preparations for Rx of DM can be classified as: rapid acting (immediate onset, short duration): insulin aspart, eg Novorapid®; short acting (early onset, short duration): soluble insulin, eg Actrapid®; intermediate acting (intermediate onset and duration): isophane (NPH) insulin, eg Humulin I®; & long acting (flat profile with regular administration): insulin glargine (Lantus®), insulin detemir (Levemir®). Biphasic insulin preparations contain a mixture of rapid & intermediate acting insulins, eg Novomix® 30.
SE's of insulin. SE's: • Hypoglycaemia • Lipohypertrophy - at regular injection sites
CI's, cautions, & important interactions of insulin. CI's: • None Cautions: • ^ Risk of hypoglycaemia in pt's with renal impairment due to reduced clearance Important interactions: Although often necessary, combining insulin with other hypoglycaemic agents ^risk of hypoglycaemia. Concurrent Rx with systemic corticosteroids ^insulin requirements.
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