ReliOn/Novolin 70/30
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 ReliOn/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.
ReliOn/Novolin 70/30 is a combination medicine used to improve blood sugar control in adults with diabetes mellitus.
ReliOn/Novolin 70/30 may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use ReliOn/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 hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).
This medicine is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
congestive heart failure;
liver or kidney disease; or
low levels of potassium in your blood (hypokalemia).
Tell your doctor if you also take pioglitazone or rosiglitazone (sometimes contained in combinations with glimepiride or metformin). Taking certain oral diabetes medicines while you are using insulin may increase your risk of serious heart problems.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Follow your doctor's instructions about using insulin...
