Insulin Nph

Generic name T rade name Classification Route T ime/Frequency Normal Dosage- 0.5-1 unit. Given on Insulin Humulin antidiabetics SubQ ACHS QID a scale BS- 150/50x2 = insulin given NPH NPH hormones PRN w/ Accucheck Indications-Management of diabetes mellitus Contraindications/warnings/interactions - Allergy to preservatives or other additives. Use cautiously in: stress, pregnancy, and infection (may temporarily increase insulin requirements) M echanism of action-Lower blood glucose by Common side effects-Hypoglycemia, lipodystrophy, pruritus, rash, stimulating glucose uptake in skeletal muscle and fat, inhibiting hepatic glucose production. Lab value alterations-Decrease serum and inorganic phosphate, magnesium and potassium levels. Nursing ConsiderationsTake vitals; symptoms of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia. Monitor body weight periodically Interactions with other patient drugs, OT C, or herbal medicines-Beta blockers; Thiazide diuretics; corticosteroids; acetazolamide; morphine; diltiazem; Why would you hold or not giveEvaluation- Control of blood glucose levels without the dobutamine; thyroid preparations; estrogens; nicotine; this med?Hypoglycemia appearance of hypoglycemic or pretease inhibitor antiretrovirals; alcohol (chronic use); hyperglycemic episodes rifampin; anabolic steroids (testosterone); clofibrate; MAOIs; NSAIDS; oral hypoglycemic agents; sulfinpyrazone; tetracyclines; phenylbutazone; ACE inhibitors; sulfonamides; warfarin; Glucosamine; Fenugreek; chronium; coenayme Q-10.