insulin glargine HIGH ALERT
Long-acting insulinWhat it's for
Basal coverage
Nursing considerations
- No real peak — do NOT hold for NPO without clarifying; basal is basal
- Never mix in a syringe with other insulins
- Same time daily
Key side effects
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Glucose
Source: Generic names only, per NCSBN convention. Primary sources: Lehne's Pharmacology for Nursing Care, 11th ed.; Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses. Educational reference — verify every medication decision against your facility's formulary, pharmacy, and the prescriber. Doses shown are typical adult references, not recommendations.Reference only — verify against your facility's policy.
