Humulin

Brand Name: Humulin Generic Name: Neutral human insulin Indications: Treatment of diabetes mellitus for the control of hyperglycemia. Drug Classification: Antidiabetics Mechanism of Action: Increases glucose transport across muscle ad fat cell membranes to reduce glucose level. Helps convert glucose to glycogen; triggers amino acid uptake and conversion to protein in muscle cells; stimulates triglyceride formation and inhibits release of free fatty acids from adipose tissue; and stimulates lipoprotein lipase activity, which converts circulating lipoproteins to fatty acids. Dosage: By SC or IV inj. Dosage according to individual requirements. Duration approx. 5 hours. Special Precaution: Transferring from other insulins. Emotional distress, infection, pregnancy. Pregnancy Risk: B Adverse Reaction: Lipodystrophy, insulin resistance. Local and generalized allergic reactions. Contraindications: Hypoglycemia

Form: Injection (human) 100 units/ml, Injection (bovine) 100 units/ml Nursing Responsibilities:  Insulin is drug of choice to treat diabetic during pregnancy.  Dosage is always prescribed in USP units.  Monitor patient closely.  Make sure that patient knows that insulin relief pain but does not cure disease.  Instruct patient to avoid vigorous exercise.  Teach patient to avoid alcohol use.  Advice patient to wear or carry medical identification at all times.  Store insulin at 2-8 degrees Celcius.