INSULIN-ISOPHANE
SUSPENSION (NPH)
(Humulin N, Novolin N)
Side Effects
Hypoglycemia Alergic reactions
Lipodystrophy
Nursing Considerations
◾ Management of diabetes
◾ Comes in 100 units per milliliter vial, as well as in combination
with regular insulin in a 50/50 proportion and 75/25 proportion
◾ subQ: onset 1–1.5 hours, peak 4–12 hours, duration 18–24 hours
◾ Read administration instructions carefully
◾ Do not give IV
◾ Monitor blood sugar
◾ OTC, Rx; Preg Cat B
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