Novolin R

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Novolin R
R,Neutral by Novo Nordisk
short-acting	r-DNA/GE/GM
U100	none
Line	Novolin
Also known as	Actrapid, ReliOn/Novolin R, Toronto insulin
Similar to	Humulin R, Humulin S, Insuman Rapid
Action in cats	onset Xh, peak Xh duration Xh
Action in dogs	onset 10-30 minutes, peak 1-5h, duration 4-10h[1]
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

Novo Nordisk's brand of "R"-action insuln is known by three names: Actrapid^[2][3][4] in Europe: ReliOn/Novolin R and Novolin R in North America.

Other companies make similar products--they are: Humulin R^[5][6] and Humulin S^[7][8][9] by Eli Lilly and Insuman Rapid^[10][11] by Aventis.

[edit] References

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