Comparing Insulin Regular vs Novolog
Insulin regular | Novolog |
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Insulin regular | Novolog (insulin aspart) |
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Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Diabetes - Type 2, Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Diabetes - Type 1, Gestational Diabetes, Growth Hormone Reserve Test, Hyperkalemia, Insulin Resistance Syndrome, Nonketotic Hyperosmolar... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Diabetes - Type 2, Diabetes - Type 1, Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Nonketotic Hyperosmolar Syndrome. Novolog may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Diabetes, Type 2
Diabetes, Type 1
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Nonketotic Hyperosmolar Syndrome
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More about Insulin regular | More about Novolog (insulin aspart) | ||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Insulin regular has an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from a total of 23 ratings on Drugs.com. 68% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 21% reported a negative effect. |
Novolog has an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from a total of 31 ratings on Drugs.com. 29% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 35% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: insulin regular side effects in more detail. |
See also: Novolog side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
View all Novolog prices |
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Dosage Forms Available | |||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||
Humulin R, Humulin R U-500 (Concentrated), Humulin R U-500 KwikPen, Myxredlin, Novolin R, ReliOn/Novolin R | Other insulin aspart brands include: Fiasp, NovoLog FlexPen, NovoLog PenFill, ReliOn NovoLog | ||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
1.5 hours |
1.5 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
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 | |||||||||
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||
A total of 385 drugs are known to interact with insulin regular:
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A total of 385 drugs are known to interact with Novolog:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
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Disease Interactions | |||||||||
First Approval Date | |||||||||
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June 07, 2000 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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More Information | |||||||||
Patient resources | |||||||||
Professional Resources | |||||||||
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Related Treatment Guide | |||||||||
** 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
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