Insulin

• Insulin

Other Names:

• Humulin, Novolin

Classification:

• Hormone and antihyperglycemic

Mechanism of Action:

• Stimulates carbohydrate metabolism
• Transports glucose into cells
• Promotes transport of K+ into cells with glucose
  

Indications:

• DKA
• HHNK
• Hyperkalemia

Contraindications:

• None

Precautions:

• Hypoglycemia
• Hypokalemia

Adverse Effects:

• Hypoglycemia, itching, swelling, redness, allergic reactions may occur following administration of animal-derived insulin

Dose:

• 5-10 units of regular insulin IV, followed by infusion at 0.1 unit/kg/h
• 5-20 units of regular insulin SC/IM if there is not an immediate need for IV insulin

• IV

• Compendium of Pharmaceuticals and Specialties (CPS)
• Pharmacology for the Prehospital Professional 2^nd Edition