Insulin analogs and human insulin technically use the same conversion (1 Unit = 0.0347 milligrams) and are considered 'equipotent'.

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General-purpose syringes comprise a barrel, a plunger, and a terminal fitting for needles or other attachments. Two-part syringes have an integral barrel and terminal fitting, with a separate plunger. Three-part syringes have a plunger fitted with a separate rubber piston at the end. Plastic general-purpose syringes are made from polypropylene or polyethylene and are often single-use and disposable. Syringes with glass barrels frequently have metal plungers and terminal fittings, so tend to offer better overall chemical resistance and durability. Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC) for the medicine (usually available at www.medicines.org.uk) BD Plastipak ™Syringes (SKU: 305959, 300629, 301189, 301229, 300865, 300869, 300613, 301183, 301231, 300866, 300867, 300605, 303174, 303173, 303172),BD Plastipak ™Syringes with attached BD ®Blunt Fill Needle (SKU: 309742, 309743), BD Plastipak ™1 mL Syringes with detached BD Microlance ™3 Needle (303175, 303176, 303177, 303179, 303178),BD Plastipak ™Syringes Non-Sterile (SKU: 300223, 302055, 300220, 300224, 300228, 300328) are CE marked and are CE certified with AEMPS (0318). Specific information regarding intravenous dosing for the following medicines are included in this section:Although all insulin products are considered 'equipotent' in regard to the fact that 1 unit of each equals 0.0347 mg, as described above, they have significant differences in their onset of action, time to peak effect, and duration of action.

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Next, convert the rate to micrograms per minute by dividing by 60 (the number of minutes in an hour):For example, you cannot use U100 syringes if you are utilizing a U500 insulin product. Drawing up half-way, to 0.5 mL, on a U100 syringe will equal a dose of 50 units of a U100 insulin. However, doing the same (drawing up to 0.5mL) with a U500 product would yield 250 units! Insulin Analogs Vs. Human Insulin If you are using syringes to draw up and inject your insulin, it is vitally important to be sure you are using the correct ones to prevent dosing errors. Regular human insulin products are considered 'fast-acting', with an onset of action around 30 minutes. High concentration regular human insulin (U500), have a slightly faster onset of action andduration of action. It's incredibly uncommon to see insulin noted in milligrams (mg). The insulin products you get at the pharmacy will always be labeled in units, or as a concentration in terms of units (e.g., U100 means 100 units of insulin per 1mL of liquid).