Vetsulin Insulin U-40 Cartridge for VetPen

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Managing your pet's diabetes is crucial. Vetsulin is designed just for this. Used this with VetPen, the U-40 insulin cartridge makes dosing simpler. Watch for any side effects in dogs, such as low energy or stumbling. Always discuss any reactions with your vet. Use Vetsulin right after mealtime for best results. Store the simple-to-use cartridges upright in the fridge. Keep them away from light and never freeze.

Keep an eye out for any unusual behavior in your dog after giving Vetsulin. This insulin can sometimes cause low blood sugar. Shaking, weakness, seizures, or even coma. Contact your vet quickly if something feels off. The U-40 cartridge in the handy VetPen makes dosages accurate. Storage is simple too – just keep it upright in the fridge, away from light. And remember, vet-prescribed Vetsulin helps manage doggy diabetes well.

• Simplifies diabetes management in dogs with the VetPen
• Vetsulin, purified porcine insulin, stabilizes pet blood sugar
• Decreases hyperglycemia symptoms effectively
• U-40 cartridge ensures accurate dosing
• Be aware of signs indicating hypoglycemia from vet-prescribed treatments

Prescription items are NON-RETURNABLE and NON-REFUNDABLE.

Recommended Dosage:

Benefits

• Ergonomically designed for easy handling, even for owners with visual or manual dexterity issues.
• Multi-dose insulin cartridges require fewer steps to prepare doses.
• Portable and easy to take on the go (refrigeration of cartridges is recommended).
• Less intimidating process for owners who have fears and concerns about using the traditional syringe method.
• User friendly; 97% of pet owners reported they had no difficulty learning or using VetPen.
• Minimizes pet discomfort thanks to specially lubricated and triple-sharpened needles.
  • Within 1 week, 42% of VetPen users with cats with diabetes reported that their pets’ response to injections improved when injections were given using VetPen instead of syringes.
• VetPen Starter Kit provides owners with a handy travel pouch containing detailed instructions, needles and needle remover.

Possible Side Effects

Dogs and cats known to have a systemic allergy to pork or pork products should not be treated with Vetsulin. Vetsulin is contraindicated during periods of hypoglycemia.

Recommended Dosage

Use as directed by your veterinarian. The initial recommended vetsulin dose is 0.5 IU insulin/kg body weight. Initially, this dose should be given once daily concurrently with, or right after a meal. Twice daily therapy should be initiated if the duration of insulin action is determined to be inadequate. If twice daily treatment is initiated, the two doses should each be 25% less than the once daily dose required to attain an acceptable nadir. For example, if a dog receiving 20 units of vetsulin once daily has an acceptable nadir but inadequate duration of activity, the vetsulin dose should be changed to 15 units twice daily.

How to Use VetPen

Inserting Cartridge in VetPen

1. Wash your hands.
2. Remove cap and unscrew body from cartridge holder.
3. Ensure plunger is retracted. If it is not, rewind plunger to retract.
4. Insert cartridge after shaking thoroughly.
5. Screw cartridge holder and body together gently but firmly.
6. Peel off protective film and screw new VetPen needle onto cartridge holder.
7. Remove outer protective needle cap.
8. Replace the pen cap then shake the pen until a homogenous, uniformly milky suspension is obtained.

Priming the VetPen
It is important to remove the air from the cartridge before use to avoid injection of air and ensure proper dosing.

1. Dial one unit on the dose selector and remove the needle cap and the inner protective needle sheath.
2. Hold the pen with the needle pointing up and tap the pen gently with your fingers to push any air bubbles to the top.
3. Push down the release button and hold until the arrow on the body returns to the starting line on the dose selector.
4. Repeat steps 1-3 until a strong, steady stream or jet of insulin appears at the needle tip. Expect to expel at least 8 units of air.
5. Push down the release button and hold until the arrow on the body returns to the starting line on the dose selector.
6. Check that the cartridge is free of air bubbles by viewing the cartridge through the VetPen window and inverting or tilting the pen.
7. Ensure the arrow on the VetPen points to the start line on the dose selector, then dial the number of units prescribed.
8. The VetPen is now ready for use.

Giving the Injection

1. Injection should be given under the skin, 3/4 to 2 inches from the middle of the dog’s back, varying from behind the shoulder blades to the middle of the back region and alternating sides.
2. Remove needle cover and protective caps. Insert the needle, then push the release button toward the pen needle and hold it in place until the start line on the dose selector returns to the arrow on the pen body. Take care to not impede the motion of the dose selector.
3. After the dose selector has returned to the start line, wait a minimum of 5 seconds before withdrawing the needle from the skin.
4. If insulin leaks out of the pen after injection, check the cartridge for small air bubble using the VetPen window. Do not attempt to re-dose.

Injection Tips

• If only a partial dose is given, do not attempt to re-dose. Wait and give the pet its usual dose at the next injection time.
• If you over-dial, never wind back the dose selector. Dispose of the insulin and dial up the correct dose.

Storage Instructions:

Store in an upright position under refrigeration at 36° - 46°F. Do not freeze. Protect from light. The loaded VetPen can be stored on its side.

FAQ

Can Vetsulin Insulin be used alongside other medications?

Always consult with a veterinarian before combining Vetsulin Insulin with other medications. Some drugs may be contraindicated with insulin or will alter its desired effect; others might cause pronounced side effects when taken with insulin.

What is Vetsulin Insulin U-40 Cartridge used for?

Vetsulin Insulin U-40 Cartridge is indicated for the management of diabetes mellitus in dogs and cats; the cartridge provides a uniform and accurate dose of insulin with the Vetsulin VetPen.

How does Vetsulin Insulin work?

Vetsulin is a medicine containing porcine insulin zinc suspension that replaces the lack of insulin in the body of diabetic pets to control the amount of sugar within their blood.

What are the side effects?

The common side effects are hypoglycemia, which is given off through feelings of weakness, lethargy, fits through seizures, and loss of consciousness. Other local reactions may be elicited at the site of injection. The veterinarian should be consulted if more serious reactions or persistent side effects are noted.

Can Vetsulin insulin be given to pregnant or lactating pets?

The safety of Vetsulin Insulin in pregnant or lactating pets is not well documented. Use only under the advice of your veterinarian.

How soon am I likely to find an improvement in my pet?

Some pets will show increased energy levels and lessened thirst with a generally good feeling within a few days to weeks of initiation of treatment.

What is the storage method for Vetsulin Insulin?

Vetsulin Insulin Cartridges should be stored in a refrigerator between 36°F and 46°F (2°C and 8°C). Do not freeze. Protect from light. Out of reach of children and other animals.

What do I do if I miss a dose?

If a dose is missed: Give the dose as soon as it is remembered. If it is near the time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume it on the regular dosing schedule. Do not give a double dose.

How shall I know Vetsulin Insulin is working for my pet?

Monitor increased appetite with decreased thirst and urination with a general improvement in their health. Regular visits to your veterinarian and blood glucose checks will ascertain that Vetsulin Insulin works properly in managing the conditions of your pet.

Are there any dietary restrictions when administering Vetsulin Insulin to my pet?

Invariable and balanced nutrition is of high importance in the course of the treatment of diabetes. Dietary changes recommended by your vet will complement and support the sugar level in the blood of your pet animal.