a dark, sulfur-containing pigment normally found in the hair, skin, ciliary body, choroid of the eye, pigment layer of the retina, and certain nerve cells. It occurs abnormally in certain tumors, known as melanomas, and is sometimes excreted in the urine when such tumors are present (melanuria). melanin deficiency.
Regular insulin includes regular human insulin also known as human insulin (regular) and is a short acting insulin. The two most common brand names are Humulin R and Novolin R. It is primarily used to treat high blood sugar levels in conditions like diabetes mellitus. 1 Medical uses.
Insulin syringes may vary in the amount of space between the bottom line and the needle (dead space), so if you are mixing two types of insulin be sure to discuss any change in the model and brand of syringe you are using with your health care provider. Novolin R can be mixed with NPH insulin right before use. When you are mixing Novolin R insulin with NPH insulin, always draw the Novolin R (clear) insulin into the syringe first. Add together the doses (total number of units) of NPH and Novolin R that you need to inject.