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When mixing regular and nph insulin which do you draw up first?

Draw up the regular insulin first. You always want to go from clear to cloudy. Also, you do not want the NPH insulin mixing into the regular insulin, therefore the regular insulin should be drawn up before the NPH (long-acting) insulin.


Is Regular Insulin and NPH insulin the same thing?

NPH is a long acting insulin that peaks 8 hours after administration. Regular insulin is fast acting that peaks 30 minutes after administration. Regular insulin should be taken before meals.


Can regular insulin and nph be mixed together?

Yes, regular insulin (short-acting) and NPH insulin (intermediate-acting) can be mixed together in the same syringe. However, it is important to follow proper mixing techniques and dosage guidelines as instructed by your healthcare provider to ensure accurate dosing and effectiveness of the insulin.


What are the types of insulin?

regular, nph, glargazine, novilog


Can NPH and Regular insulin be mixed?

yes...because regular insulin and Isophane Insulin(NPH) is a human-made form of insulin. Insulin is a hormone produced naturally by pancreas


What is the peak time when administering regular insulin and NPH insulin?

the peak time for Regular insulin is 4 hours and the peak time for NPH is 8 hours. I take both of them.


Can NPH be given IV?

NPH is a suspension. Only solutions should be given intravenously.


What is the Peak action of insulin?

It depends on which insuline... There's many formulation available now (NPH, rapid, regular, etc..) But "regular" insuline as a peak action of 2-4 hours, with an effect after 30-60 minutes.


Is humalog insulin cloudy?

yes. always draw up clear before cloudy. (regular before NPH)


What are the names of regular insulin?

There are several different names for regular insulin, depending on the maker. The one constant is that all of them contain the letter "R" for "regular," in their name. For instance, one maker of insulin called all their insulins Novolin. The "regular" insulin is "Novolin R," their NPH is called "Novolin N," etc.


What does NPH stand for?

Neutral Protamine Hagedorn


When drawing up NPH insulin do you shake the bottle or gently rotate the bottle?

Gently rotate the bottle with the NPH insulin content. DO NOT shake the bottle.