neutral protamine aspart (NPA) insulin

Introduction

Intermediate-acting insulin (see insulin for injection). Longer-acting than regular insulin, similar to NPH insulin

Dosage

generally QHS dosing

Pharmacokinetics

• used with insulin aspart: combo
  • onset 10-20 minutes
  • peak 1-6 hours
  • duration 10-18 hours

More general terms

• long-acting insulin
• insulin analog (synthetic insulins, recombinant insulins)

Component of

• insulin aspart/neutral protamine aspart (aspart 70/30)