Insulin Flashcards
Glargine
Long acting
No 1 in cats
Detemir
Long acting
RISK OF OVERDOSE
Lower starting dose in dogs (insulin receptors are 4x more sensitive)
PZI (Pro Zinc)
Long acting
Ultralente
Long-acting
Caninsulin
Intermediate
Lente
Intermediate
Vetinsulin
Intermediate (is a type of lente)
NPH
Intermediate
Regular
Short acting
No 1 in cats
Glargine (only long action in cats)
Risk of overdose in dogs
Determir
Alternate drug with hypoglycemic action
Glipizine
Most insulin molecules are derived from … EXCEPT…
HUMANS
Vetinsulin (pig)
Two best in dogs
- Vetinsulin (derived from pigs)
- Detemir (careful overdose)
Canine insulin is identical to ___ insulin
Feline insuline is identical to ___ insuline
Canine = PORCINE insulin (that's why vetinsulin is the best in dogs) Feline = BEEF insulin
(but most molecules given are derived from humans)
1 fast-acting
Regular
3 intermediate
NPH, vetinsulin, caninsulin
4 long-action
Pro-zinc, Ultralente, Detemir, Glargine
