Humulin R

From Diabetes in Pets

Humulin R
R,Neutral by Eli Lilly
short-acting	r-DNA/GE/GM
U100	none
Line	Humulin
Also known as	Humulin S, neutral, Toronto insulin
Similar to	Novolin R, Actrapid, ReliOn/Novolin R, Insuman Rapid
Action in cats	onset 0.5h, peak 2-3h duration 4-5h[1]
Action in dogs	onset 10-30 minutes, peak 1-5h, duration 4-10h
Use and Handling
Type	soluble
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 May be used intravenously

Humulin R is one of several brands of "Regular" (short-acting) insulin, used for a quick consumption of blood sugar with little delay.

It consists of zinc insulin crystals dissolved in clear fluid with no additives to alter its action or speed^[2].

Other brands with the same action profile include:

• Novolin R^[3]
• Humulin S^[4][5][6]
• Actrapid^[7][8][9]
• Insuman Rapid^[10][11]

[edit] References

1. ↑ Insulin-North American Veterinary Conference-2005
2. ↑ FDA-Humulin R
3. ↑ Humulin R Regular Human Insulin Remedyfind.com
4. ↑ Electronic Medicines Compendium (EMC) UK-Patient Information Leaflet-Humulin S
5. ↑ Humulin S Prescribing Information
6. ↑ Lilly EU/UK Product Sheet & Time Activity Profiles
7. ↑ Electronic Medicines Compendium (EMC) UK-Patient Information Leaflet-Actrapid
8. ↑ EMEA Scientific Discussion-Actrapid
9. ↑ Prescribing Novo Insulins
10. ↑ Electronic Medicines Compendium (EMC) UK-Patient Information Leaflet-Insuman Rapid
11. ↑ Prescribing Insuman Insulins