Unspecified Insulin
50 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.
50
Total Reports
9
Deaths Reported
1800.0%
Death Rate
Active Ingredients
Unspecified Insulin
Administration Routes
UnknownSubcutaneousParenteral
Species Affected
Dog 40
Cat 9
Human 1
Most Affected Breeds
Domestic Shorthair 7
Chihuahua 4
Retriever - Labrador 3
Dog (unknown) 3
Shih Tzu 3
Maltese 2
Bichon Frise 2
Shepherd Dog - German 2
Terrier - Jack Russell 2
Crossbred Canine/dog 2
Most Reported Reactions
Hyperglycaemia 12
Vomiting 7
Decreased appetite 5
Diarrhoea 5
Death 5
Hyperkalaemia 4
Other abnormal test result NOS 4
Emesis (multiple) 4
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 4
Underdose 4
Lack of efficacy - NOS 4
Death by euthanasia 4
Outcome Breakdown
Outcome Unknown
21 (42.0%)
Ongoing
10 (20.0%)
Recovered/Normal
9 (18.0%)
Died
5 (10.0%)
Euthanized
4 (8.0%)
Recovered with Sequela
1 (2.0%)
Source: FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine — Adverse Event Reports. Data reflects voluntary submissions and may not represent actual incidence rates.