Humulin 70/ 30

Adult Dosing .

Dosage forms:  INJ (KwikPen 70%/30% pen): 100 units per mL; INJ (70%/30% vial): 100 units per mL

Special Note

[additional info]

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diabetes mellitus, type 1

[individualize dose SC bid]

Info: usual total daily insulin requirement 0.4-1 units/kg/day (basal + prandial); give 30-45min before meals; dose adjustment may be needed during pregnancy and/or immed. postpartum; onset 0.5h, peak 2-12h, duration 18-24h (intermediate-acting/short-acting insulin)

diabetes mellitus, type 2

[individualize dose SC bid]

Info: give 30-45min before meals; dose adjustment may be needed during pregnancy and/or immed. postpartum; onset 0.5h, peak 2-12h, duration 18-24h (intermediate-acting/short-acting insulin)

renal dosing

[see below]

renal impairment: consider decr. usual start dose

HD/PD: consider decr. usual start dose; no supplement

hepatic dosing

[see below]

hepatic impairment: not defined, caution advised

Peds Dosing .

Dosage forms:  INJ (KwikPen 70%/30% pen): 100 units per mL; INJ (70%/30% vial): 100 units per mL

Special Note

[additional info]

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diabetes mellitus, type 1 (off-label)

[individualize dose SC bid]

Info: usual total daily insulin requirement 0.4-1 units/kg/day (basal + prandial); adolescents may require higher doses; give 30-45min before meals; onset 0.5h, peak 2-12h, duration 18-24h (intermediate-acting/short-acting insulin)

diabetes mellitus, type 2 (off-label)

[individualize dose SC bid]

Info: give 30-45min before meals; onset 0.5h, peak 2-12h, duration 18-24h (intermediate-acting/short-acting insulin)

renal dosing

[see below]

renal impairment: consider decr. usual start dose

HD/PD: consider decr. usual start dose; no supplement

hepatic dosing

[see below]

hepatic impairment: not defined, caution advised