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name=Mixtard 20|
 
name=Mixtard 20|
generic=[[Mixed Insulins]]|
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generic=[[Mixed Insulins|R/Neutral/NPH/Isophane Mix]]|
 
mfg=[[Novo Nordisk]]|
 
mfg=[[Novo Nordisk]]|
 
action=[[intermediate-acting]]|
 
action=[[intermediate-acting]]|
 
origin=[[r-DNA/GE/GM]]|
 
origin=[[r-DNA/GE/GM]]|
 
strength=U100|
 
strength=U100|
suspension=[[protamine]]|
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suspension=[[isophane]]|
line=Novo|
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line=[[Novo Nordisk|Novo]]|
 
aliases=[[Actraphane 20/80]]|
 
aliases=[[Actraphane 20/80]]|
 
similar=None|
 
similar=None|

Revision as of 00:16, 4 January 2006

Mixtard 20
R/Neutral/NPH/Isophane Mix by Novo Nordisk
intermediate-acting r-DNA/GE/GM
U100 isophane
Line Novo
Also known as Actraphane 20/80
Similar to None
Action in cats  
  • onset Xh,
  • peak Xh
  • duration Xh
Action in dogs  
  • onset 0.5-3h,
  • peak 2-10h,
  • duration 4-24h
Use and Handling
Type cloudy
Shelf Life 24 months
When opened 28 days room temp.
In pen 28 days room temp.
Notes  

A mixed, intermediate-acting insulin made by Novo Nordisk containint 20% R/neutral insulin and 80% NPH/isophane insulin. Comparable product is also made by Novo: Actraphane 20/80.