Humulin 70/30

From Diabetes in Pets

Humulin 70/30
R/Neutral/NPH/Isophane Mix by Eli Lilly
intermediate-acting	r-DNA/GE/GM
U100	isophane
Line	Humulin
Also known as	Humulin M3
Similar to	Novolin 70/30, Actraphane 30/70, ReliOn/Novolin 70/30, Mixtard 30 Penmix 30[1]
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	protect from light and heat Do Not Freeze Do not use if product does not re-suspend Roll Do not use intravenously

Humulin 70/30 is a mixed insulin made by Eli Lilly^[2].

The same insulin is known as Humulin M3^{[3][4] [5]}in the UK.

This is comparable to Novolin 70/30, ReliOn/Novolin 70/30, Actraphane 30/70^[6], and Mixtard 30^[7][8][9]. All are mixed, intermediate-acting, 70% NPH/isophane crystal^[10] insulin with 30% R/neutral insulin.

[edit] References

1. ↑ Medsafe NZ Penmix 30
2. ↑ Humulin 70/30-NPH;R Human Insulin Remedyfind.com
3. ↑ Electronic Medicines Compendium (EMC) UK-Patient Information Leaflet-Humulin M3
4. ↑ Humulin M3 Prescribing Information
5. ↑ Lilly EU/UK Product Sheet & Time Activity Profiles
6. ↑ Prescribing Novo Insulins
7. ↑ EMEA Scientific Discussion-Mixtard
8. ↑ Insulins & Mixtures
9. ↑ Electronic medicines Compendium (EMC) UK-Patient Information leaflet-Mixtard 30
10. ↑ EMEA Scientific Discussion--Actraphane