| Actrapid | |
| R,Neutral by Novo Nordisk | |
| short-acting | r-DNA/GE/GM |
| U100 | none |
| Line | Novo |
| Also known as | Novolin R |
| Similar to | |
| Action in cats |
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| Action in dogs |
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| Use and Handling | |
|---|---|
| Type | soluble |
| Shelf Life | 30 months |
| When opened | 6 weeks room temp. |
| In pen | 6 weeks room temp. |
| Notes |
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Novo Nordisk's brand of fast-acting insulin[2][3][4], known as Novolin R in North America.
Comparable insulins made by others are: Humulin R[5] and Humulin S[6][7][8] by Eli Lilly, and Insuman Rapid[9][10] by Aventis.
Like all R or neutral insulins, nothing is added (suspensions) to alter the insulin's action or speed[11]
References[]
- ↑ Insulins-North American Veterinary Conference
- ↑ Electronic Medicines Compendium (EMC) UK-Patient Information Leaflet-Actrapid
- ↑ EMEA Scientific Discussion-Actrapid
- ↑ Prescribing Novo Insulins
- ↑ Humulin R Regular Human Insulin Remedyfind.com
- ↑ Electronic Medicines Compendium (EMC) UK-Patient Information Leaflet-Humulin S
- ↑ Humulin S Prescribing Information
- ↑ Lilly EU/UK Product Sheet & Time Activity Profiles
- ↑ Electronic medicines Compendium (EMC) UK-Patient Information Leaflet-InsumanRapid
- ↑ Prescribing Insuman Insulins
- ↑ FDA-Humulin R