Anthropometric Measurements as Predictors of Low Birth Weight Among Tanzanian Neonates: A Hospital-Based Study
November 7, 2025
Brand Name :
Humulin R,Novolin R, Humulin R U-500, Myxredlin
Synonyms :
Insulin human, neutral insulin
Class :
Anti-diabetics, short-acting insulin
Dosage Forms & StrengthsÂ
Injectable solutionÂ
RxÂ
100units/100 mlÂ
500units/ml (3ml pen)Â
500units/ml (20ml vial)Â
Over the counterÂ
100units/ml (3ml vial)Â
100units/ml (10ml vial)Â
Subcutaneous injection:
Initial dose: 0.2-0.4 units/kg/day divided every 8 hours subcutaneous
Maintenance dose: 0.5-1 unit/kg/day divided every 8 hours subcutaneous
Insulin pump
Use the proper rapid-acting insulin formulation, which combines a patient-controlled premeal bolus dose and a basal continuous insulin infusion rate
Subcutaneous injection:
Ten units/day subcutaneous in the evening or divided every 12 hours
Morning-administer 2/3 of the required daily dose
Evening-administer 1/3 of the required daily dose
0.1
unit/kg
Solution
Intravenous (IV)
as needed
then 0.1 unit/kg/hr IV continuous infusion
5-10 units IV insulin in 50ml of 50% dextrose water infused over 15-30min
Dosage Forms & StrengthsÂ
Injectable solutionÂ
RxÂ
100units/100 mlÂ
500units/ml (3ml pen)Â
500units/ml (20ml vial)Â
Over the counterÂ
100units/ml (3ml vial)Â
100units/ml (10ml vial)Â
Subcutaneous injection:
Initial dose: 0.2-0.4 units/kg/day divided every 8 hours subcutaneous Maintenance dose: 0.5-1 unit/kg/day divided every 8 hours subcutaneous
> 10 years: Metformin, once daily intermediate-acting insulin or basal insulin, along with dietary modifications
<10 years: Safety and efficacy not established
0.1 unit/kg with IV administration of 400mg/kg glucose
Refer adult dosingÂ
may have an increased hypoglycemic effect when combined with insulins
may have an increased hypoglycemic effect when combined with insulins
may have an increased hypoglycemic effect when combined with insulins
may have an increased hypoglycemic effect when combined with insulins
may have an increased hypoglycemic effect when combined with insulin
may have an increased hypoglycemic effect when combined with insulin
may have an increased hypoglycemic effect when combined with insulin
may increase the effect of insulins
methylprednisolone hemisuccinateÂ
When methylprednisolone hemisuccinate is aided with insulin human, this leads to elevated hyperglycemia risk
antiviral Agents may enhance the hypoglycemic effect of anti-diabetic Agents
antiviral Agents may enhance the hypoglycemic effect of anti-diabetic Agents
antiviral Agents may enhance the hypoglycemic effect of anti-diabetic Agents
antiviral Agents may enhance the hypoglycemic effect of anti-diabetic Agents
antiviral Agents may enhance the hypoglycemic effect of anti-diabetic Agents
may diminish the therapeutic effect of antidiabetic Agents
may diminish the therapeutic effect of antidiabetic Agents
may diminish the therapeutic effect of antidiabetic Agents
may diminish the therapeutic effect of antidiabetic Agents
may enhance the hypoglycemic effect of agents with blood glucose lowering effects
may enhance the hypoglycemic effect of agents with blood glucose lowering effects
may enhance the hypoglycemic effect of agents with blood glucose lowering effects
may enhance the hypoglycemic effect of agents with blood glucose lowering effects
may enhance the hypoglycemic effect of agents with blood glucose lowering effects
it increases the effect of hypoglycemia of antidiabetic agents
it increases the effect of hypoglycemia of antidiabetic agents
it increases the effect of hypoglycemia of antidiabetic agents
it increases the effect of hypoglycemia of antidiabetic agents
it increases the effect of hypoglycemia of antidiabetic agents
it increases the efficacy of antidiabetic agents
may have an increased risk of hypoglycemia when combined with insulin human
may have an increased hypoglycemic effect when combined with insulins
may have an increased hypoglycemic effect when combined with insulins
may have an increased hypoglycemic effect when combined with insulins
may have an increased hypoglycemic effect when combined with insulins
may have an increased hypoglycemic effect when combined with insulins
Frequency undefined:Â Â
Weight gainÂ
HypokalemiaÂ
AnaphylaxisÂ
ImmunogenicityÂ
Peripheral edemaÂ
Post-marketing reportÂ
AmyloidosisÂ
Reaction at the site of injectionÂ
Pregnancy consideration: No sufficient data is available Â
Lactation:Â The drug is excreted in the human breast milkÂ
Pregnancy category:Â
Patient information leafletÂ
Generic Name: regular insulin humanÂ
Pronounced: in-su-linÂ
Why do we use insulin regular human?Â
Insulin Regular Human controls high blood sugar levels in people with diabetes with a proper diet and exercise program.Â