Penmix 40

From Diabetes in Pets

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
Use and Handling
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.

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

[edit] 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