Hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia are essential to attain and maintainĪdequate glycemic control and prevent associated complications. Lethargy, and/or vomiting should be stabilized with short-acting insulinĪnd appropriate supportive therapy until their condition is stabilized.Īs with all insulin products, careful patient monitoring for Hyperadrenocorticism in dogs and hyperthyroidism in cats).Īnimals presenting with severe ketoacidosis, anorexia, Out endocrinopathies in pets that are difficult to regulate (e.g., (rDNA versus animal-source insulin) may result in the need for a changeĪppropriate diagnostic tests should be performed to rule Manufacturer, type, species (animal, human) or method of manufacture Any change in insulin should be made cautiously and only Temporarily withheld and, subsequently, the dosage should be adjusted, Intravenously as dictated by clinical signs. Use of this product, even at established doses, has beenĪssociated with hypoglycemia. InĬase of accidental injection, seek medical attention immediately.Įxposure to product may induce a local or systemic allergic reaction inĪdvised to observe for signs of hypoglycemia (see Owner Information Accidental injection may cause clinical hypoglycemia. InĬase of contact, immediately flush eyes with copious amounts of waterįor 15 minutes.
vetsulin ® is contraindicated during periods of hypoglycemia. Medication, or if the cat develops concurrent infection, inflammation,ĭogs and cats known to have a systemic allergy to pork or pork products should not be treated with vetsulin ®. Necessary with changes in the cat’s diet, body weight, or concomitant The veterinarian should re-evaluate the cat at For cats fed ad libitum, no change in feeding schedule is needed. Given concurrently with, or right after each meal. For cats fed twice daily, the injections should be The injections should be given twice daily at approximatelyġ2 hour intervals. The initial recommended dose in cats is 1 to 2 IU per Neoplasia, or an additional endocrine or other medical disorder. Medication, or if the dog develops concurrent infection, inflammation, Necessary with changes in the dog’s diet, body weight, or concomitant Urinalysis results, and glucose curve values until adequate glycemicĬontrol has been attained. The veterinarian should re-evaluate the dog atĪppropriate intervals and adjust the dose based on clinical signs, For example, if aĭog receiving 20 units of vetsulin ® once daily has an acceptable nadir but inadequate duration of activity, the vetsulin ® dose should be changed to 15 units twice daily. Once daily dose required to attain an acceptable nadir. Treatment is initiated, the two doses should each be 25% less than the Of insulin action is determined to be inadequate. Twice daily therapy should be initiated if the duration Given once daily concurrently with, or right after a meal. Scapulae to the mid-lumbar region and alternating sides.Īlways provide the Owner Information Sheet with each prescription.ĭose is 0.5 IU insulin/kg body weight. To 5 cm (3/4 to 2 in) from the dorsal midline, varying from behind the The injection should be administered subcutaneously, 2 The detailed instructions for use provided with VetPen™ should be strictly followed. Suspensions: do not use the product if visible clumps or white particles Clumps or white particles can form in insulin Prior to loading vetsulin ®Ĭartridges, shake the cartridge until a homogeneous, uniformly milky Visible clumps or white particles persist after shaking thoroughly.Ĭartridges : VETSULIN ® CARTRIDGES SHOULD BE USED EXCLUSIVELY WITH VETPEN™ AND 29G/12 MM PEN NEEDLES. Particles can form in insulin suspensions: do not use the product if Is used and, if required, the product should be gently mixed to maintainĪ homogeneous, uniformly milky suspension before use. Foam on the surface of the suspensionįormed during shaking should be allowed to disperse before the product Shake the vial thoroughly until a homogeneous, uniformly Vials : USE OF A SYRINGE OTHER THAN A U-40 SYRINGE WILL RESULT IN INCORRECT DOSING.
Insulin zinc suspension) is indicated for the reduction of hyperglycemiaĪnd hyperglycemia-associated clinical signs in dogs and cats withįOR SUBCUTANEOUS INJECTION IN DOGS AND CATS ONLY PH is adjusted with hydrochloric acid and/or sodium hydroxide. Purified porcine insulin (35% amorphous and 65% crystalline) Vetsulin ® is a sterile aqueous zinc suspension of purified porcine insulin. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.
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