insulin porcine

Monotard MC is a monocomponent porcine insulin zinc suspension, historically used as an intermediate-acting biologic for the treatment of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes mellitus. Developed by Novo Nordisk (formerly Novo Industri), the MC designation signifies a highly purified monocomponent formulation. It consists of a suspension of insulin-zinc chloride crystals and amorphous material in a 7:3 ratio, providing a duration of action typically ranging from 13 to 20 hours. As a porcine-derived product, it has largely been superseded in clinical practice by recombinant human insulin preparations.

Brand names

Monotard MCMonotard

Other names

monocomponent porcine insulin zinc suspensionhighly purified porcine lente insulinlente insulin