Comparing Humulin R vs Sodium Bicarbonate
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Prescribed for Diabetes - Type 2, Diabetes - Type 1, Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Gestational Diabetes, Growth Hormone Reserve Test, Hyperkalemia, Insulin Resistance Syndrome, Nonketotic Hyperosmolar... View more |
Prescribed for Alkylating Agent Cystitis, Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Asystole, Hyperkalemia, Hyperuricemia Secondary to Chemotherapy, Indigestion, Metabolic Acidosis, Urinary Alkalinization. May also be... View more |
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Over the counter |
Prescription and OTC |
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Ratings & ReviewsRecent helpful reviews |
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9.0
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10.0
I have chronic kidney disease - stage 3, so take two pills three times a day, I have protein in the urine, it's a great pill help fluid imbalances with no side effects |
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Side Effects |
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Common side effects include: hypoglycemia. See the full Humulin R side effects document. |
See the full sodium bicarbonate side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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View all Humulin R prices |
View all sodium bicarbonate prices |
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Generic Availability |
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No |
Yes (this medicine) |
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Dosage Form(s) Available |
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Brand Names |
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| Other insulin regular brands include: Humulin R U-500 (Concentrated), Humulin R U-500 KwikPen, Myxredlin, Novolin R, ReliOn/Novolin R | Bell/ans, Neut | ||||||||||||||||
Half LifeThe half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. |
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1.5 hours |
N/A |
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CSA Schedule**View glossary of terms. |
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category |
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Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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FDA Alerts |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 371 drugs are known to interact with Humulin R:
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A total of 147 drugs are known to interact with sodium bicarbonate:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions |
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions |
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First Approval Date |
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N/A |
N/A |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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N/A |
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More Information |
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Consumer Resources |
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Professional Resources |
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Related Treatment Guide |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
For Diabetes, Type 2: I had high sugar levels for years and was in the hospital. An endocronoligist came in to see me and asked if I would like to try Humulin R. I did and my sugar hasn't been high in months. I love it. I am feeling so much better than before.