Insulin Injectable Vial

4,986 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.

4,986

Total Reports

338

Deaths Reported

680.0%

Death Rate

Active Ingredients

Insulin Injectable Vial

Administration Routes

SubcutaneousUnknownSubconjunctivalParenteralTopicalIntravenousOralIntramuscularOtherIntradermal

Species Affected

Dog 3,291

Unknown 917

Cat 739

Human 38

Other Porcine 1

Most Affected Breeds

Unknown 959

Crossbred Canine/dog 787

Domestic Shorthair 495

Schnauzer - Miniature 213

Retriever - Labrador 213

Terrier - Yorkshire 152

Chihuahua 144

Dog (unknown) 135

Terrier (unspecified) 124

Pinscher - Miniature 122

Most Reported Reactions

INEFFECTIVE, GLYCEMIC CONTROL 1,858

Lack of efficacy - NOS 983

Hypoglycaemia 844

INEFFECTIVE, LOSS OF EFFECT 451

Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 294

Containers, Damaged 277

Death by euthanasia 239

Wrong technique in drug usage process 218

Hyperglycaemia 209

Appearance, Abnormal 208

Suspension, Abnormal 207

Vials, Damaged 199

Outcome Breakdown

Ongoing

1,869 (45.9%)

Recovered/Normal

1,008 (24.8%)

Recovered with Sequela

467 (11.5%)

Outcome Unknown

388 (9.5%)

Euthanized

250 (6.1%)

Died

88 (2.2%)

Source: FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine — Adverse Event Reports. Data reflects voluntary submissions and may not represent actual incidence rates.