intermediate-acting insulin
- intermediate-acting insulin
- an insulin preparation whose onset of action is from 1.5 to 3.0 hours after injection and peak of action is between about 6 and 12 hours after injection. Examples include isophane insulin suspension and insulin zinc suspension.
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