Absorption: Absorption is slow and delayed following SUBQ administration.
Distribution: Widely distributed to tissues.
Protein Binding: >99%.
Half-Life: 25 hr.
(effect on blood sugar)
ROUTE | ONSET | PEAK | DURATION |
---|---|---|---|
SUBQ | within 2 hr | 12 hr | up to 42 hr‡ |
‡Following discontinuation after chronic use.
Contraindicated in:
Use Cautiously in:
Endo: HYPOGLYCEMIA
F and E: hypokalemia
Local: cutaneous amyloidosis, erythema, lipodystrophy, pruritus, swelling
Drug-drug:
Drug-Natural Products:
Lab Test Considerations:
Toxicity and Overdose:
Insulin-related medication errors have resulted in patient harm and death. Clarify ambiguous orders; do not accept orders using the abbreviation "u" for units (can be misread as a zero or the numeral 4; has resulted in tenfold overdoses). Insulins are available in different types, strengths. Check type, dose, and expiration date. Do not interchange insulins without consulting health care professional. Do not confuse Tresiba with Tarceva, Toujeo, Tradjenta, or Trulicity.