Pharmacology- Insulin Peak Times
NPH Insulin (Humulin N, Novolin N) Intermediate - Acting Insulin Cloudy Solution
Onset: 1-1.5 hours Peak: 4-12 hours Duration: 10-16 hours
Insulin Glargine (Lantus) Long - Acting [Basal] Insulin Clear Solution DO NOT MIX
Onset: 1-2 hours Peak: NONE Duration: 24+ hours
Insulin Lispro (Humalog) Rapid - Acting Insulin Clear Solution
Onset: 10-15 min Peak: 30-90 min Duration: 3-5 hours
Regular Insulin (Humulin R) Short - Acting Insulin Clear Solution Can be given IV
Onset: 30-60 min Peak: 2-4 hours Duration: 4-6 hours
Insulin Aspart (Novolog) Rapid - Acting Insulin Clear Solution
Onset: 5-10 min Peak: 1-3 hours Duration: 3-5 hours