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Vetsulin Insulin, 40 IU/ml, 10 ml Vial

Vetsulin Insulin l Diabetes Treatment For Dogs & Cats


 
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Vetsulin Insulin For Dogs & Cats

Porcine Insulin Zinc Suspension

Vetsulin (porcine insulin zinc suspension) is indicated for the reduction of hyperglycemia and hyperglycemia-associated clinical signs in dogs and cats with diabetes mellitus.

  • Each mL contains: purified porcine insulin (35% amorphous and 65% crystalline) . . . 40 IU
  • Zinc (as chloride) . . . 0.08 mg
  • Sodium acetate trihydrate . . . 1.36 mg
  • Sodium chloride . . . 7.0 mg
  • Methylparaben (preservative) . . . 1.0 mg
pH is adjusted with hydrochloric acid and/or sodium hydroxide.

Dosage and Administration

FOR SUBCUTANEOUS INJECTION IN DOGS AND CATS ONLY

Dogs
The initial recommended vetsulin® dose is 0.5 IU insulin/kg body weight. Initially, this dose should be given once daily concurrently with, or right after a meal.
Twice daily therapy should be initiated if the duration of insulin action is determined to be inadequate. If twice daily treatment is initiated, the two doses should each be 25% less than the once daily dose required to attain an acceptable nadir. For example, if a dog 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.
The veterinarian should re-evaluate the dog at appropriate intervals and adjust the dose based on clinical signs, urinalysis results, and glucose curve values until adequate glycemic control has been attained. Further adjustments in dosage may be necessary with changes in the dog’s diet, body weight, or concomitant medication, or if the dog develops concurrent infection, inflammation, neoplasia, or an additional endocrine or other medical disorder.
Cats
The initial recommended dose in cats is 1 to 2 IU per injection. The injections should be given twice daily at approximately 12 hour intervals. For cats fed twice daily, the injections should be given concurrently with, or right after each meal. For cats fed ad libitum, no change in feeding schedule is needed.
The veterinarian should re-evaluate the cat at appropriate intervals and adjust the dose based on clinical signs, urinalysis results, and glucose curve values until adequate glycemic control has been attained. Further adjustments in dosage may be necessary with changes in the cat’s diet, body weight, or concomitant medication, or if the cat develops concurrent infection, inflammation, neoplasia, or an additional endocrine or other medical disorder.

Contraindications
Dogs and cats known to have a systemic allergy to pork or pork products should not be treated with vetsulin®. vetsulin® is contraindicated during periods of hypoglycemia.

Warnings

User Safety: For use in animals only. Keep out of the reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with copious amounts of water for 15 minutes. Accidental injection may cause clinical hypoglycemia. In case of accidental injection, seek medical attention immediately. Exposure to product may induce a local or systemic allergic reaction in sensitized individuals.
Animal Safety: Owners should be advised to observe for signs of hypoglycemia (see Owner Information Sheet). Use of this product, even at established doses, has been associated with hypoglycemia. An animal with signs of hypoglycemia should be treated immediately. Glucose should be given orally or intravenously as dictated by clinical signs. Insulin should be temporarily withheld and, subsequently, the dosage should be adjusted, if indicated. Any change in insulin should be made cautiously and only under a veterinarian’s supervision. Changes in insulin strength, manufacturer, type, species (animal, human) or method of manufacture (rDNA versus animal-source insulin) may result in the need for a change in dosage.
Appropriate diagnostic tests should be performed to rule out endocrinopathies in pets that are difficult to regulate (e.g., hyperadrenocorticism in dogs and hyperthyroidism in cats).

Precautions
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.

Drug Interactions:
In the US clinical effectiveness studies, dogs and cats received various medications while being treated with vetsulin® including antimicrobials, antivirals, antifungals, antihistamines, analgesics, anesthetics/tranquilizers, diuretics, bronchodilators, corticosteroids (cats), NSAIDs, thyroid hormone supplementation, hyperthyroid medication (methimazole), internal and external parasiticides, anti-emetics, dermatological topical treatments and oral supplements, ophthalmic preparations containing antimicrobials and antiinflammatories, and various vaccines. No medication interactions were reported. This drug was not studied in dogs receiving corticosteroids.
Reproductive Safety: The safety and effectiveness of vetsulin® in breeding, pregnant, and lactating dogs and cats has not been evaluated.
Use in puppies and kittens: The safety and effectiveness of vetsulin® in puppies and kittens has not been evaluated.

How Supplied
vetsulin® is supplied as a sterile injectable suspension in multidose cartridges containing 2.7 mL of 40 IU/mL porcine insulin zinc suspension. Cartridges are supplied in cartons of 10, 2.7 mL cartridges.

Storage Conditions
Store in an upright position under refrigeration at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F). Do not freeze. Protect from light. Use contents within 42 days of first puncture.
Rx Medication: This Product Sold Only To Licensed Veterinarians & Pharmacies.

Average Rating: Average Rating: 4.5 of 5 4.5 of 5 Total Reviews: 5 Write a review »

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5 of 5 Vetsulin January 30, 2021
Reviewer: Costco Pharmacy #1388 from Plainfield, IL United States  
Item came in good time and good condition

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5 of 5 We sell lot of this product. Owners are happy January 25, 2021
Reviewer: Darek Maciasz from Mt. Prospect , IL United States  
Company we get from also a pleasure working with.  Have a Blessed Day Owners are scared merck will stop making it.  dont stop making of selling it.

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5 of 5 Well package December 12, 2020
Reviewer: Pharmacy Manager from Brandon, FL United States  
When delivered to the pharmacy  the package of Vetsulin it was intact temperature remained cool.

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5 of 5 December 1, 2020
Reviewer: Pharmacy Manager from Burnsville, MN United States  


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3 of 5 Slow delivery August 30, 2020
Reviewer: Pharmacy Manager from Traverse City, MI United States  
I placed a “Next Day Air” order and missed the time deadline for next day delivery, so I was told it would arrive the day after next day. It did not arrive the day after next day, so I called to see what was going on and was told it would actually be ONE MORE DAY after. Then when that day came, I still received nothing. Finally, the packaged arrived a day after that even. So what went from delivery that should’ve occurred on day 3, actually arrived on day number 5. This was for a very time sensitive medication so it would’ve been nice to get notified of the two extra delays.

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