Appendix B: Medications Name Use/Purpose Acetaminophen Analgesic, antipyretic (Tylenol) Insulin glargine (Lantus Antidiabetic, Solostar) hypoglycemic-basal (once

daily), human insulin analog Insulin lispro (Humalog) Antidiabetic, hypoglycemic-bolus, human insulin analog Mupirocin (Bactroban) Promethazine Antihistimine, (Phenergan) antivertigo, antiemetic, sedative K-Phos IVPB bolus Insulin (Novolin-R) drip regular

Food/Drug Interactions Caffeine increases rate of absorption and effect Diabetic meal plan to balance CHO with insulin Diabetic meal plan to balance CHO with insulin

Side Effects None Increase weight, hypoglycemia

Increase weight, hypoglycemia

Metformin

Take with meals or HS with 8 oz. water or milk to decrease GI irritation. Phosphorus supplement Avoid Ca, vitamin D, and salt substitutes. Antidiabetic, Diabetic meal plan to hypoglycemic-bolus, balance CHO with short acting, human insulin insulin Antihyperglycemic Take guar gum at least agent 6 hours after to prevent decreased absorption.

Increased need for riboflavin, dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, constipation Increase thirst and weight Increase weight, hypoglycemia

Anorexia, stable or decreased weight, decrease folate and vitamin B12 absorption, metallic taste, dyspepsia, nausea, vomiting, bloating, diarrhea, flatulence