Insuman Comb 50 | |
R/Neutral/NPH/Isophane Mix by Aventis | |
intermediate-acting | r-DNA/GE/GM |
U100 | isophane |
Line | Insuman |
Also known as | None |
Similar to | |
Action in cats |
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Action in dogs |
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Use and Handling | |
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Type | cloudy |
Shelf Life | 24 months |
When opened | 4 weeksroom temp. |
In pen | 4 weeks room temp. |
Notes |
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This is an Aventis mixed, intermediate-acting insulin[2] comprised of 50% R/neutral and 50% NPH/isophane crystal insulin[3], one of its Insuman line of products[4].
Eli Lilly produces a comparable insulin: Humulin 50/50[5]; they also formerly produced this insulin in the EU & UK under the brand name Humulin M5[6]. M5 was discontinued in July 2004[7].
Novo Nordisk produces two: Actraphane 50/50[8] and Mixtard 50[9].
References[]
- ↑ Medsafe NZ Penmix 50
- ↑ Electronic Medicines Compendium (EMC) UK-Patient Information Leaflet-Insuman Comb 50
- ↑ EMEA Scientific Discussion-Mixtard
- ↑ Aventis Poster-Insuman & Lantus Insulins
- ↑ Humulin 50/50-NPH;R Human Insulin Remedyfind.com
- ↑ Lilly EU/UK Product Sheet & Time Activity Profiles
- ↑ Withdrawal of Humulin M5
- ↑ EMEA Scientific Discussion-Actraphane
- ↑ Insulins & Mixtures