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Novolin R Penfill Medication
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Humulin penfill and novolin (insulin) penfill same?
Similar: Humulin and novolin are made by two different companies, but they make similar products, so Humulin R would be similar to novolin r, Humulin N would be similar to novolin n. These are all "old fashion" insulins and not used very much anymore compared to humalog, novolog, lantus, Levemir (insulin detemir) insulins. ...Read more
Insulin (Definition)
A hormone produced in the pancreas by the islets of langerhans that regulates the amount of ...Read more
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What color is novolin insulin?
Depends: Hi. Novolin is a trade name, meaning human insulin made by Novo Nordisk. It comes in Regular (R), which is clear like water, and NPH (N), which is a white suspension. So if it's anything OTHER than clear or white, there's something wrong. Novo's engineered insulins Novolog and Levemir) are greatly preferred over the old R and N varieties. Stay tightly controlled! Good luck! ...Read more
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Are novolin (insulin) and novolog interchangeable?
Different categories: Novolin is the brand name given to all human insulins made by novo nordisk. Under this brand are specific types of Insulin such as regular, nph, and 70/30. Novolog Insulin is a synthetic recombinant Insulin that is very rapid acting. I often get this question because NovoLog is more expensive than any of the novolins. However, they cannot be substituted for each other. ...Read more
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Difference between humulin and novolin (insulin) n?
Not much!: Humulin n and novolin n are both forms of nph insulin. Nph Insulin is considered intermediate-acting (generally less than 24 hours in duration, usually 8-12 hours). They are both heavily crystallized solutions of human insulin, which is what gives it the longer-acting property (and cloudy appearance) . Humulin is made by eli lilly & co. (usa), and novolin is made by novo nordisk (denmark). ...Read more
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Can novolog be used instead of novolin (insulin) n?
No: Novolog is a short acting, however Novolin (insulin) N is Intermediate acting. ...Read more
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How is novolin (insulin) different from the humulin ?
No difference: They work the same. The name is different because they are made by different companies. ...Read more
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What are the risks associated with novolin (insulin)?
Hypoglycemia: Novolin n & Novolin R are two brands of insulin. Any time you take Insulin and don't eat, you risk hypoglycemia or low blood sugars. Depending upon how low is low, you might just feel miserable, fatigued, sweaty, heart pounding, tremors, can't think straight, etc. Or you might have a seizure, pass out, or die. Talk to your doctor about why you need novolin and what to look out for. ...Read more
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Are novolog 70/30 and novolin 70/30 insulin that same?
Novolog is faster: The '70' portion of both is same, but the '30' portion of NovoLog has faster onset of action <15 min vs about 30 min for novolin (insulin). Otherwise, unit for unit they are about same. The NovoLog thus can be used right before meal, novolin (insulin) should be about 15-30 min before meal. So just timing is different. Consult doc. Good luck. ...Read more
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What's the difference between novolin & humulin insulin?
2 comps; unit = unit: They are virtually same insulins made by 2 different companies and they do pretty much exactly the same thing, unit for unit. Novolin n/r or combo of two as 70/30 (70%n, 30%r--r =regular, fast acting, n=normal, longer acting). Humalin n/r or combo 70/30...So for all practical purposes, these two insulins are interchangeable. Consult doc if have concerns. Good luck. ...Read more
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Can novolog and novolin (insulin) n be prescribed together?
Novalin long acting: Novalog short acting- i order them separately. The novalog covers your meals. ...Read more
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What's the difference between mixtard and novolin (insulin)?
Brand names: To the best of my knowledge mixtard is not available in the us and was removed from the uk market in 2010. The novolin (insulin) brand of different Insulin preparations is available in the us and widely used. ...Read more
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What is the deference between novolog insulin & novolin insulin?
Both biosynthetic : Novolog and Novolin R are both meal time insulins. Novolog can injected before or immediately after meals, while Novolin R must be at least 30 minutes before meals.Novolin n is as basal insulin. Novolog has a quickest onset, shortest duration of action, least absorption variability, and reduces chances of low blood sugar( hypoglycemia) if used right compared to Novolin R and n respectively. ...Read more
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Can a diabetic take novolin (insulin) r and novolin (insulin) n?
Yes...: Yes, novolin R is a short acting insulin while novolin N is an intermediate acting insulin - so they can be used together. While these can be purchased over the counter in most states you should still be seeing a provider to discuss insulin needs. You should not start any insulin without the recommendation by a doctor who knows your history. Insulin overdoses can kill! ...Read more
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What is the difference between novolog 70/30 and novolin (insulin)?
Big difference: Novolin has become synonimus with nph novolin insulin, though novolin is just a brand name, you also have novolin regular Insulin or novolin-r, so you have to be careful. Novolog 70 /30 is a combination of 70% nph and 30% NovoLog (fast acting insulin) therefore the action of both insulins is very different. ...Read more
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How long after injecting novolin (insulin) 70/30 does it take to peak?
Novolin (insulin) 70/30: Novolin 70/30 have both short acting regular Insulin and long acting nph insulin. Starts its action in 30 min and peaks at 2-4 hours. ...Read more
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What is the main difference between novolog 70/30 and novolin (insulin)?
Novolog is faster: The '70' portion of both is same, but the '30' portion of NovoLog has faster onset of action <15 min vs about 30 min for novolin (insulin). Otherwise, unit for unit they are about same. The NovoLog thus can be used right before meal, novolin (insulin) should be about 15-30 min before meal. So just timing is different. Consult doc. Good luck. ...Read more
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What's the difference between novolin insulin 70/30 and humilin insulin70/30?
Novolog is faster: The '70' portion of both is same, but the '30' portion of NovoLog has faster onset of action <15 min vs about 30 min for novolin (insulin)/humulin. Otherwise, unit for unit they are about same. The NovoLog thus can be used right before meal, novolin (insulin) should be about 15-30 min before meal. So just timing is different. Consult doc. Good luck. ...Read more
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Can I use (novolin (insulin) (insulin) 70/30+syringes) instead of (novolin (insulin) (insulin) 70/30 penfill + novolin (insulin) pen) since I have no prescription to buy the penfill? Thanks!
Sure: Just talk to your doc to make the switch to insulins and have them teach you to draw them up. They can send you to a diabetic educator for the teaching. ...Read more
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Is novolin animal or human insulin?
Human: Novolin or humulin are human insulins.
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