Insulin Detemir

Drug CategoryDrugIHD Dosing

Administration Timing Around HD Session

Diabetes MedicationsInsulin DetemirAdminister 25-50% of normal dose and titrateAdminister Anytime During HD

Molecular Weight    (Da)

Excreted Unchanged (%)Normal Half-Life (Hours)ESRD Half-Life (Hours)Plasma Protein Binding (%)Volume of Distribution (L/kg)Dialytic Plasma Clearance (ml/min)% Dialyzed
5913N/A5-7N/A>980.1N/ANegligible (N/A)

References:

  • DrugBank [Online]. 2012 Apr 12 [cited 2012 May 6]; Available from: URL: http://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB01307
  • Iglesias P, Díez J. Insulin therapy in renal disease. Diabetes, obesity & metabolism. 2008;10(10):811-23.