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Dose regimens1
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Adverse effects48
These are counts of spontaneously reported events, not proven adverse effects, causal relationships, or incidence rates.
Bars compare report counts within each species; they do not show incidence.
More reportsFewer reportsDog
- INEFFECTIVE, GLYCEMIC CONTROL26 reports
- INEFFECTIVE, LOSS OF EFFECT9 reports
- Drug preparation error6 reports
- Hypoglycaemia5 reports
- Anorexia3 reports
- Lack of efficacy - NOS3 reports
- Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in Neurological)3 reports
- Vocalisation3 reports
- Weight loss3 reports
- Decreased appetite2 reports
- Drug dose administration interval too short2 reports
- Abnormal urine odour1 reports
Cat
- INEFFECTIVE, GLYCEMIC CONTROL5 reports
- Vomiting2 reports
- Death1 reports
- Death by euthanasia1 reports
- Lack of efficacy - NOS1 reports
- Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in Neurological)1 reports
- Overdose1 reports
Contraindications1
® ® Dogs and cats known to have a systemic allergy to pork or pork products should not be treated with vetsulin. vetsulinis contraindicated during periods of hypoglycemia.
Species not recordedOn-label (ON_LABEL)United States1 source record · View provenance
- Species not recorded · SPL section 34070-3 (CONTRAINDICATIONS SECTION) · United States · On-label (ON_LABEL) · Pending clinical review (PROPOSED) · Rule-based
Precautions2
Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.
Species not recordedOn-label (ON_LABEL)United States1 source record · View provenance
- Species not recorded · SPL section 42232-9 (PRECAUTIONS SECTION) · United States · On-label (ON_LABEL) · Pending clinical review (PROPOSED) · Rule-based
Animals presenting with severe ketoacidosis, anorexia, lethargy, and/or vomiting should be stabilized with short-acting insulin and appropriate supportive therapy until their condition is stabilized. As with all insulin products, careful patient monitoring for hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia are essential to attain and maintain adequate glycemic control and prevent associated complications. Overdosage can result in profound hypoglycemia and death. Progestogens, certain endocrinopathies, and glucocorticoids can have an antagonistic effect on insulin activity. Intact bitches should be ovariohysterectomized. Progestogen and glucocorticoid use should be avoided.
Species not recordedOn-label (ON_LABEL)United States1 source record · View provenance
- Species not recorded · SPL section 42232-9 (PRECAUTIONS SECTION) · United States · On-label (ON_LABEL) · Pending clinical review (PROPOSED) · Rule-based
Sources: DailyMed, U.S. National Library of Medicine; openFDA, U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Available products
Products listed in the Health Canada Drug Product Database for this active ingredient. A listing does not establish that a product is authorized for the clinical uses described on this page.