long-acting insulin
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Introduction
Table
| Preparation | Onset (hr) | Peak (hr) Duration (hr) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular | 0.5-1 | 2.5-5 | 6-8 |
| Semilente | 1-1.5 | 5-10 | 12-16 |
| NPH | 1-1.5 | 4-12 | 24 |
| Lente | 1-3 | 6-15 | 16-24 |
| glargine | 1 | no peak | 24 |
| Lemevir | * | 6-8 | 24 |
| Novolin 70/30 | 0.5 | 4-12 | 18-24 |
| PZI | 4-8 | 14-24 | 36 |
| Ultralente | 4-8 | 10-30 | >36 |
More general terms
More specific terms
- detemir (Levemir)
- glargine (Lantus, Basaglar, Toujeo, Semglee, opticlick pen)
- neutral protamine aspart (NPA) insulin
- neutral protamine Hagedorn (NPH) insulin
Additional terms
References
- ↑ Prescriber's Letter 12(8): 2005 Comparison of Insulins Detail-Document#: http://prescribersletter.com/(5bhgn1a4ni4cyp2tvybwfh55)/pl/ArticleDD.aspx?li=1&st=1&cs=&s=PRL&pt=3&fpt=25&dd=210803&pb=PRL (subscription needed) http://www.prescribersletter.com