When you are mixing types of insulin to be given in one syringe, follow these precautions.
- If you are mixing NPH and short-acting regular insulin, you can use it right away or refrigerate it to be used later.
- Insulin glargine (Lantus) and insulin detemir (Levemir) cannot be mixed with other types of insulin. They also cannot be given in a syringe that has been used to give another type of insulin.
- Lente insulin should not be mixed with regular insulin.
Do not mix human- and animal-source insulins in the same syringe.
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| Author | Paul Lehnert |
| Editor | Roya Camp |
| Associate Editor | Terrina Vail |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Martin Gabica, MD - Family Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Theresa O'Young, PharmD - Clinical Pharmacist |
| Last Updated | August 31, 2007 |
Author:Paul Lehnert
Last Updated: 08/31/2007
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