extended insulin zinc suspension

extended insulin zinc suspension
[USP] a long-acting insulin with time of onset about 4 to 6 hours after injection and duration of action of 36 hours, consisting of bovine or porcine insulin modified by addition of a suitable zinc salt such that the solid phase of the suspension is predominantly crystalline. Administered subcutaneously.

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