Question

What are the differences between Humulin N, Humalog, Novolin 70/30, and Humulin R? What are the differences between Humulin N, Humalog, Novolin 70/30, and Humulin R?

Answer 1

	Humulin N	Humalog	Novolin 70/30	Humulin R
What drug is it ?	Intermediate acting insulin	Insulin lispro(fast acting)	Combination of 70% intermediate-acting insulin (isophane) and 30% short-acting insulin (regular).	Regular insulin(short acting)
When it starts to work	Starts to work 1-2 hrs	Starts to work 5-10mins	Starts to work within 10-20 mins.	Starts to work 30 minutes- 1 hr
How to take insulin	By pump	By syringe	By syringe	By Pen
The time of greatest effect (Peak)	4-12 hrs	30-3hrs	Peak – 2hrs	3hrs
How long it lasts? (duration)	14 ½ hrs	3-5 hrs	24 hrs	4-12 hrs
When should be taken	Taken once daily	15mins before a meal or immediately after a meal	Taken 2-3 times a day before meal time.	Within 30 mins before a meal
When it starts to work	Starts to work 1-2 hrs	Starts to work 5-10mins	Starts to work within 10-20 mins.	Starts to work 30 minutes- 1 hr