Anthropometric Measurements as Predictors of Low Birth Weight Among Tanzanian Neonates: A Hospital-Based Study
November 7, 2025
Brand Name :
Humulin R, Myxredlin, Novolin R, Humulin R U-500,
Synonyms :
Class :
Antidiabetics, Short-Acting Insulins
Dosage forms & Strengths:
Adult:
Injectable solution:
100 units/ml
500 units/ml
0.2 - 0.4
unit/kg
Solution
Subcutaneous (SC)
every 8 hrs
0.1 - 0.2
unit/kg
Solution
Subcutaneous (SC)
every 12 hrs
0.1
unit/kg
Solution
Intravenous (IV)
5 - 10
units
Solution
Intravenous (IV)
15 - 30
minutes
0.1
unit/kg
Solution
Intravenous (IV)
0.1
unit/kg
Intravenous (IV)
10
units
Solution
Subcutaneous (SC)
once a day
Frequency undefined:
Hypoglycemia
Hypokalemia
Peripheral edema
Peripheral edema
Weight gain
Immunogenicity
Hypersensitivity reactions
insulin regular humulin is contraindicated in patients hypersensitive to it or other components in the formulation.
It is also contraindicated in patients with episodes of hypoglycemia.
Pregnancy consideration:
It is not secure to administer regular insulin during pregnancy.
Breastfeeding warnings:
No adverse reactions are seen in breastfed infants for the drug.
Pregnancy category:
Patient information leaflet
Generic Name: insulin regular human
Pronounced: in-su-lin reg-yuh-luh hyoo-muhn
Why do we use insulin regular human?
Insulin regular human treats type 1, type 2 diabetes mellitus, hyperkalemia, and diabetic ketoacidosis.