Using porcine zinc insulin suspension in the management of canine diabetes mellitus.

摘要

Vetsulin (porcine insulin zinc suspension) is the first FDA-approved veterinary product indicated for the reduction of hyperglycaemia and hyperglycaemia-associated clinical signs in dogs with diabetes mellitus. It is registered in 24 other countries as Caninsulin and has been used since 1990. Vetsulin is supplied as a sterile injectable suspension in multidose vials containing either 2.5 or 10 ml of 40 U/ml porcine insulin zinc suspension. This paper discusses the pharmacokinetics, safety and dosing of Vetsulin.