Penmix 40

Use and Handling
Penmix 40^[1]
R/Neutral/NPH/Isophane Mix by Novo Nordisk
intermediate-acting	r-DNA/GE/GM
U100	isophane
Line	Novo
Also known as	Mixtard 40^[2]
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
Type	cloudy
Shelf Life	30 months
When opened	6 weeks room temp.
In pen	6 weeks room temp.
Notes	protect from light and heat Do Not Freeze Do not use if product does not re-suspend Roll Do not use intravenously Do not refrigerate in use cartridges/pens.

An intermediate-acting, mixed insulin^[3]^[4] of 40% R/neutral insulin and 60% NPH/isophane insulin^[5] made by Novo Nordisk. Mixtard 40^[6] contains 60% isophane insulin crystals.

Insulins
Mixed
Intermediate-acting
8 more
R-DNA/GE/GM
Novo Nordisk
OTC Status
Intravenous use NO
Meta-cresol
Phenol
Isophane
Phosphate

This insulin is similar to Novo's Mixtard 40, which was was discontinued December 31, 2007.^[7]^[8]

References[]

[1] Medsafe NZ Penmix 40

[2] Electronic Medicines Compendium (EMC) UK-Patient Information-Mixtard 40

[3] Electronic Medicines Compendium (EMC) UK-Patient Information-Mixtard 40

[4] Prescribing Novo Insulins

[5] Humulin 40/60-NPH;R Human Insulin Remedyfind.com

[6] EMEA Scientific Discussion-Mixtard

[7] Insulin Discontinuations-UK

[8] Chart of Discontinued Novo Human Insulins

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