Vetsulin 10 Ml

Porcine lente insulin for management of diabetes mellitus in dogs and cats; FDA-approved veterinary insulin. Porcine lente insulin (insulin zinc suspension). Mechanism: aqueous suspension of porcine insulin with zinc — combination of amorphous (fast-acting) and crystalline (slow-acting) insulin crystals → biphasic absorption profile with intermediate duration of action. Provides post-meal and basal coverage. FDA-approved for dogs and cats with DM. Key information Porcine lente insulin (40 U/mL — NOT standard U-100). Use ONLY 40-unit insulin syringes — fatal dosing errors if U-100 syringe used. Refrigerate; discard 28 days after opening. Roll gently. Subcutaneous injection. Monitor blood glucose.

SQ injection only: gently roll vial before drawing up (milky suspension). Inject SQ into dorsal neck or scruff. Administer twice daily at consistent times relative to feeding. Store refrigerated (2–8°C); do not freeze. (shake gently before use); do not freeze. Discard if precipitate remains after shaking. If a dose is missed If a dose is missed, check blood glucose if possible and contact your veterinarian before giving a dose. Do not double the next injection. Vetsulin is 40 U/mL — use only U-40 syringes.

Hypoglycemia (most important — ataxia, weakness, seizures, coma). Lipodystrophy (injection site). Local injection site reactions. Hypokalemia. Somogyi effect (rebound hyperglycemia).

For animals Lente porcine insulin — intermediate duration. Monitor blood glucose curves. Avoid concurrent corticosteroids. Not approved for use in food-producing animals. For people handling this medication Wear gloves when handling. Insulin — if accidentally self-injected, eat or drink sugar immediately and seek emergency medical attention. Refrigerate. Keep out of reach of children.

This is a veterinary emergency. Hypoglycemia from insulin overdose causes tremors, seizures, and coma. Rub corn syrup on gums immediately and go to an emergency clinic. The U-40 concentration means overdose risk is especially high if the wrong syringe is used.