What is the difference between INSULIN 'R', 'N' and 'HUMAN MIXTARD'?

Question

Are more insulins are there if yes then which are of them and for what they are being used?

Answer 1

Different insulins can work at different rates. For instance I am on Novorapid and Lantus, novorapid works quickly and i take it when ever I've eaten a significant amount of carbohydrates. Lantus on the other hand is a slow acting one which i take at roughly the same time every day and it provides a baseline of insulin throughout the day. Also you can have insulin which works throughout the day and you only have to take it twice a day e.g. mixitard 30. However because mix. is working pretty hard all day you have to eat fairly regularly

Answer 2

Insulin R (regular)

Insulin is a hormone naturally produced by the pancreas. Insulin enables the body to use the sugar in food as a source of energy. When the body does not produce enough insulin, or when the insulin produced by the body is not effective enough, the condition is called diabetes mellitus. This condition allows sugar levels in the blood to become very high. Diabetics must use man-made insulin or insulin that comes from pigs (which is very similar to human insulin) to lower these high blood sugar levels.

Insulin regular is used in the treatment of diabetes mellitus.

Insulin regular may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

Follow any diet and exercise plan that you have developed with your doctor or nurse. Changes in what you eat or how much you exercise can change the amount of insulin that you need to control your blood sugar levels.

Ask your doctor or nurse what to do if you are sick with a cold, flu, or fever. These illnesses may change your insulin requirements.

Do not change the brand of insulin regular or syringe that you are using without first talking to your doctor or pharmacist. Some brands of insulin regular and syringes are interchangeable, while others are not. Your doctor and/or pharmacist know which brands can be substituted for one another.

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Insulin N (insulin isophane)

Insulin isophane is a man-made form of a hormone that is produced in the body. It works by lowering levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Insulin isophane is a long-acting form of insulin that is slightly different from other forms of insulin that are not man-made.

Insulin isophane is used to treat diabetes.

Insulin isophane may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

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Human Mixtard

People with diabetes have a deficiency or absence of a hormone manufactured by the pancreas called insulin. Insulin is the main hormone responsible for the control of sugar (glucose) in the blood. People with type one diabetes need to have injections of insulin to control the amount of glucose in their bloodstream. Insulin injections act as a replacement for natural insulin, and allow people with diabetes to achieve normal blood glucose levels. The insulin works in the same way as natural insulin, by binding to insulin receptors on cells in the body. Insulin causes cells in the liver, muscle and fat tissue to increase their uptake of glucose form the bloodstream. It also decreases the production of glucose by the liver, and has various other effects that lower the amount of glucose in the blood. This medicine contains a mix of two types of insulin, soluble or neutral insulin and isophane insulin. Soluble insulin is known as a short acting insulin. It works rapidly, within 30 to 60 minutes, and its effects last for about eight hours. Isophane insulin is known as an intermediate acting insulin. It takes longer to act, but its duration of action is longer. This pre-mixed combination provides a rapid initial blood glucose lowering effect, followed by a prolonged effect that controls blood glucose throughout the day. It is usually injected under the skin approximately 30 minutes before a meal or snack, and this initially controls the increasing blood glucose levels after eating. It is important to monitor your blood glucose regularly and adjust your insulin dose as required. Your doctor or diabetic team will explain how to do this. Keeping your blood glucose level as close to normal as possible, and not too high or too low, significantly reduces the risk of developing late-stage diabetic complications.

Answer 3

This link will tell you everything you would like to know about the different insulins and other diabetes medication.

http://www.drugs.com/diabetes-treatment....