| Humulin M2 | |
| R/Neutral/NPH/Isophane Mix by Eli Lilly | |
| intermediate-acting | r-DNA/GE/GM |
| U100 | isophane |
| Line | Eli Lilly |
| Also known as | none |
| Similar to | Mixtard 20,Penmix 20[1],Actraphane 20/80 |
| Action in cats |
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| Action in dogs |
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| Use and Handling | |
|---|---|
| Type | cloudy |
| Shelf Life | 30 months |
| When opened | 6 weeks room temp. |
| In pen | 6 weeks room temp. |
| Notes |
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Eli Lilly's brand name for its 20% R/neutral and 80% NPH/isophane crystal[2] insulin[3] which is intermediate-acting.
It was discontinued in the EU & UK in July 2004[4][5].
Comparable insulins, both Novo-made: Mixtard 20[6][7][8][9] and Actraphane 20/80.
References[]
- ↑ Medsafe NZ Penmix 20
- ↑ EMEA Scientific Discussion Actraphane
- ↑ Humulin 20/80-NPH;R Human Insulin Remedyfind.com
- ↑ Withdrawal of Humulin M2 July 2004
- ↑ Lilly EU/UK Product Sheet & Time Activity Profiles
- ↑ Electronic Medicines Compendium (EMC) UK-Patient Information Leaflet-Mixtard 20
- ↑ Insulins & Mixtures
- ↑ EMEA Scientific Discussion-Mixtard
- ↑ Prescribing Novo Insulins