Porcine Insulin
557 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.
557
Total Reports
52
Deaths Reported
930.0%
Death Rate
Active Ingredients
Porcine Insulin
Administration Routes
SubcutaneousUnknownOralIntradermal
Species Affected
Dog 385
Cat 85
Unknown 83
Human 3
Pig 1
Most Affected Breeds
Unknown 86
Crossbred Canine/dog 69
Domestic (unspecified) 55
Schnauzer (unspecified) 47
Retriever - Labrador 23
Poodle (unspecified) 21
American Shorthair 17
Dog (unknown) 16
Pinscher - Miniature 14
Chihuahua 14
Most Reported Reactions
INEFFECTIVE, GLYCEMIC CONTROL 236
INEFFECTIVE, LOSS OF EFFECT 109
Hypoglycaemia 103
Depression 70
Suspension, Abnormal 54
Polydipsia 54
Polyuria 54
Hyperglycaemia 52
Vomiting 42
Anorexia 38
Death by euthanasia 38
Convulsion 30
Outcome Breakdown
Died
51 (82.3%)
Outcome Unknown
5 (8.1%)
Ongoing
4 (6.5%)
Euthanized
1 (1.6%)
Recovered/Normal
1 (1.6%)
Source: FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine — Adverse Event Reports. Data reflects voluntary submissions and may not represent actual incidence rates.