Insulin

Insulin Drip
Mix 50u in 50ml NS.
Give 2-12u per hour.

Regular
Onset 20-30 minutes
Peak 4-6 hours
Duration 8-10 hours
Semilente
Onset 30-45 minutes
Peak 3-9 hours
Duration 12-36 hours
NPH or Lente
Onset 60-90 minutes
Peak 7-12 hours
Duration 26-36 hours
PZI
Onset 60-90 minutes
Peak18-32 hours
Duration 30-32 hours
Ultralente
Onset 5-8 hours
Peak 4-6 minutes
Duration 8-10 hours

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