Name of Drug Classification Mechanism of actions Indications Contraindications Side effects Nursing Considerations

Generic Name: Anti- Diabetic, Insulins lower blood Type 1 Hypoglycemia; -Cold sweats - Check and verify with
Insulin Glulisine Rapid-Acting glucose by diabetes (in systemic allergy -Drowsiness doctor’s order.
Insulin stimulating peripheral adults and to insulin -Headache -Identify the right patient by
Brand Name: Apidra glucose uptake by children)and -Nausea asking her/his name.
skeletal muscle and type 2 -Excessive hunger -Assess patient for signs of
Dose, route, fat, and by inhibiting diabetes(in -Redness at the site allergic reactions such as
frequency: hepatic glucose adults)S of injection rash, shortness of breath,
12 units TID wheezing, sweating.
production -Swelling in hand or
-Monitor for signs and
feet symptoms of hypoglycemia
-Shortness of breath such Initial hypoglycemic
response begins within 15
min and peaks, on average,
40–60 min after injection.