Generic name:insulin isophane and insulin regular [ IN-su-lin-EYE-soe-fane-and-IN-su-lin-REG-ue-lar ]
Brand names: HumuLIN 70/30, HumuLIN 70/30 KwikPen, NovoLIN 70/30, ReliOn/NovoLIN 70/30
Drug class:Insulin
What is Novolin 70/30?
Insulin is a hormone that works by lowering levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Insulin isophane is a intermediate-acting insulin. Insulin regular is an short-acting insulin. This combination insulin starts to work within 10 to 20 minutes after injection, peaks in 2 hours, and keeps working for up to 24 hours.
Novolin 70/30 is a combination medicine used to improve blood sugar control in adults with diabetes mellitus.
Novolin 70/30 may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use Novolin 70/30 if you are having an episode of low blood sugar.
Never share an injection pen or syringe with another person, even if the needle has been changed.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to insulin, or if you are having an episode of
