Human Insulin
682 adverse event reports submitted to the FDA
Important: Adverse event reports do not establish that a drug caused or contributed to the event. Consult your veterinarian before making treatment decisions.
682
Total Reports
52
Deaths Reported
760.0%
Death Rate
Active Ingredients
Human Insulin
Administration Routes
SubcutaneousUnknown
Species Affected
Cat 565
Unknown 83
Dog 31
Human 3
Most Affected Breeds
Domestic (unspecified) 453
Unknown 86
Cat (unknown) 60
Siamese 18
Maine Coon 12
Crossbred Canine/dog 7
Himalayan 6
Pug 3
Shih Tzu 2
Poodle (unspecified) 2
Most Reported Reactions
INEFFECTIVE, GLYCEMIC CONTROL 318
Hyperglycaemia 124
Hypoglycaemia 115
INEFFECTIVE, LOSS OF EFFECT 74
Anorexia 65
Depression 64
Vomiting 57
Polydipsia 51
Polyuria 43
Suspension, Abnormal 42
Death by euthanasia 37
Diarrhoea 34
Outcome Breakdown
Died
51 (79.7%)
Ongoing
5 (7.8%)
Outcome Unknown
4 (6.3%)
Recovered/Normal
3 (4.7%)
Euthanized
1 (1.6%)
Source: FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine — Adverse Event Reports. Data reflects voluntary submissions and may not represent actual incidence rates.