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Recombinant Human Insulin
Detailed information about Recombinant Human Insulin
Pet Owner Quick Guide
Start here: what this medicine is for, what it does, and when it's usually needed.
Usually used for:
Use this medication only when your veterinarian confirms it matches your pet's condition.
What it does:
Use this medication only when your veterinarian confirms it matches your pet's condition.
When it's needed:
Use this medication only when your veterinarian confirms it matches your pet's condition.
Commonly reported reactions:
- (2 reports)
- (1 reports)
- (1 reports)
What to ask your vet today:
- Is this medicine the right fit for my pet’s current symptoms?
- Which warning signs mean I should call back right away?
- How should I handle missed doses or refusal to take the medicine?
Recombinant Human Insulin
Drug type: Generic ingredient • Generic profile • No FDA branded products linked
Species: Both
Manufacturer: MSK
Quick Facts
Official label facts first, then secondary summaries. Marketing content is separated below.
Warnings / Contraindications
No contraindication summary is linked yet.
No owner-focused warning rows are linked yet.
Adverse Reactions
Snapshot first, detailed rows second. This section summarizes signal data and is not a diagnosis.
Tap or hover a reaction to see what it means in plain language.
Most Reported Reactions
| Reaction | Cases | Species | Serious cases |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Cat, Dog | 1 | |
| 1 | Cat | 1 | |
| 1 | Cat | 1 | |
| 1 | Cat | 1 | |
| 1 | Cat | 1 | |
| 1 | Cat | 1 | |
| 1 | Cat | 1 | |
| 1 | Cat | 1 |
Species coverage: Cat (21) Dog (11)
View detailed reaction table
| Reaction | Species | Seriousness | Frequency | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cat | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Dog | Non-serious | - | 1 | |
| Cat | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Cat | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Cat | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Cat | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Dog | Non-serious | - | 1 | |
| Dog | Non-serious | - | 1 | |
| Cat | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Cat | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Cat | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Cat | Non-serious | - | 1 | |
| Dog | Non-serious | - | 1 | |
| Cat | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Dog | Non-serious | - | 1 | |
| Dog | Non-serious | - | 1 | |
| Cat | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Cat | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Cat | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Cat | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Cat | Unknown | - | - | |
| Dog | Unknown | - | - | |
| Dog | Unknown | - | - | |
| Cat | Unknown | - | - | |
| Cat | Unknown | - | - | |
| Dog | Unknown | - | - | |
| Dog | Unknown | - | - | |
| Cat | Unknown | - | - | |
| Cat | Unknown | - | - | |
| Cat | Unknown | - | - | |
| Dog | Unknown | - | - | |
| Cat | Unknown | - | - |
- https://api.fda.gov/animalandveterinary/event.json · adverse_reaction · openFDA case USA-USFDACVM-2017-US-027773
Storage & Handling
No storage/handling guidance is linked yet.
Documents
Official label facts are separated from secondary summaries.
No linked label PDFs or safety notices yet.
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Promotional Materials (Marketing)
This content is marketing material and not clinical guidance.
No marketing assets are linked yet.
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Technical appendix (vet reference)
Canonical medication sections are above. This legacy block remains available for deeper cross-reference without cluttering the primary workflow.
At a Glance
Quick facts and links to official labeling and safety signals.
- Medication catalog: Source PetWisePlus | Refreshed Feb 12, 2026, 10:44 PM UTC
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Animal Drug Product Listing Directory (NDC):
Source FDA
| Refreshed Feb 16, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC
Package/product NDCs from FDA’s electronic listing directory (XLS).
- openFDA reaction terms: Source FDA openFDA | Refreshed Feb 9, 2026, 3:14 AM UTC
- openFDA case summaries: Source FDA openFDA | Refreshed Feb 9, 2026, 3:21 AM UTC
Diagnosis-code mappings are not available for this medication yet.
Counseling and Monitoring Highlights
Global Pet owner/Vet mode is controlled in the header. This section avoids duplicate in-page persona tabs.
Identifiers & Packages
Normalized identifiers (NDC/NADA/ANADA) and package metadata from regulator listings.
| Package NDC | Product NDC | Form / Route | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0010-4499-01 | 0010 | - | |
| 0010-4499-02 | 0010 | - |
Data Sources & Revision History
Every non-trivial field is expected to include provenance and update timestamps.
- side_effects: Top reported reactions (openFDA): Vomiting, Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological'), Cataract, Decreased appetite, Diarrhoea, P… (Official, 2026-02-12)
- side_effects updated 2026-02-12 22:44 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
FDA Products & Applications (Animal Drugs @ FDA)
No linked FDA product applications are available for this ingredient yet.
Usage
No approved usage text is linked yet for this ingredient.
- Catalog species: Both
- Safety reports available: 10 openFDA case summaries (view)
Contraindications
No approved contraindication text is linked yet. Review FDA label highlights and openFDA safety reports before making treatment decisions.
Side Effects
No approved side-effect narrative is linked yet.
openFDA reaction signals are available for Dog 8 and Cat 8 (view top reported reactions).
Top Reported Reactions (openFDA)
Aggregated reaction terms from FDA openFDA reports (not verified; does not prove causation).
Data source: FDA openFDA Animal & Veterinary adverse event reports.
Adverse Event Case Summaries (openFDA)
These are individual FDA adverse event reports. They are unverified and do not prove the medication caused the reaction.
Cat, Domestic Shorthair, Male, 10 year, 6.4 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Suspension, Subcutaneous, Dose: 0.25 [iU] per kilogram, Frequency: 12 per hour • Reactions: Diarrhea, Vomiting, Decreased appetite, Fever, Weakness… • Outcome: Recovered/Normal
- Report ID: USA-USFDACVM-2017-US-036524
- Serious AE: Yes
- Treated For AE: Yes
- Sex: Male
- Age: 10.00 Year
- Weight: 6.400 Kilogram
- Case-reported brand: MSK
- Case-reported manufacturer: MSK
- Route: Subcutaneous
- Form: Suspension
- Dose: 0.25 [iU] per kilogram
- Frequency: 12 per hour
Cat, Domestic Shorthair, Male, 13 year, 6.713 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Suspension, Subcutaneous • Reactions: INEFFECTIVE, GLYCEMIC CONTROL • Outcome: Recovered/Normal
- Report ID: USA-USFDACVM-2017-US-028270
- Serious AE: No
- Treated For AE: Yes
- Sex: Male
- Age: 13.00 Year
- Weight: 6.713 Kilogram
- Case-reported brand: MSK
- Case-reported manufacturer: MSK
- Route: Subcutaneous
- Form: Suspension
Cat, Domestic Longhair, Male, 15 year, 5.08 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Suspension, Subcutaneous, Dose: 0.88 [iU] per kilogram, Frequency: 12 per hour • Reactions: Hypoglycaemia, Vomiting • Outcome: Recovered/Normal
- Report ID: USA-USFDACVM-2017-US-027489
- Serious AE: Yes
- Treated For AE: Yes
- Sex: Male
- Age: 15.00 Year
- Weight: 5.080 Kilogram
- Case-reported brand: MSK
- Case-reported manufacturer: MSK
- Route: Subcutaneous
- Form: Suspension
- Dose: 0.88 [iU] per kilogram
- Frequency: 12 per hour
Cat, Domestic Shorthair, Unknown, 6.804 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Suspension, Subcutaneous, Dose: 0.59 [iU] per kilogram, Frequency: 12 per hour • Reactions: Hypoglycaemia, Blindness, Seizure NOS, Tiredness (lethargy) • Outcome: Ongoing
- Report ID: USA-USFDACVM-2017-US-027773
- Serious AE: Yes
- Treated For AE: Yes
- Sex: Unknown
- Weight: 6.804 Kilogram
- Case-reported brand: MSK
- Case-reported manufacturer: MSK
- Route: Subcutaneous
- Form: Suspension
- Dose: 0.59 [iU] per kilogram
- Frequency: 12 per hour
Cat, Domestic Mediumhair, Female, 12 year, 6.577 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Suspension, Subcutaneous, Dose: 0.30 [iU] per kilogram, Frequency: 12 per hour • Reactions: INEFFECTIVE, GLYCEMIC CONTROL • Outcome: Outcome Unknown
- Report ID: USA-USFDACVM-2017-US-026168
- Serious AE: No
- Treated For AE: Yes
- Sex: Female
- Age: 12.00 Year
- Weight: 6.577 Kilogram
- Case-reported brand: MSK
- Case-reported manufacturer: MSK
- Route: Subcutaneous
- Form: Suspension
- Dose: 0.30 [iU] per kilogram
- Frequency: 12 per hour
Dog, Pug, Female, 7 year, 15.876 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Suspension, Subcutaneous, Dose: 0.69 [iU] per kilogram, Frequency: 12 per hour • Reactions: Partial lack of efficacy • Outcome: Outcome Unknown
- Report ID: USA-USFDACVM-2016-US-055394
- Serious AE: No
- Treated For AE: No
- Sex: Female
- Age: 7.00 Year
- Weight: 15.876 Kilogram
- Case-reported brand: MSK
- Case-reported manufacturer: MSK
- Route: Subcutaneous
- Form: Suspension
- Dose: 0.69 [iU] per kilogram
- Frequency: 12 per hour
Dog, Bichon Frise, Male, 11 year, 11.3 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Suspension, Subcutaneous, Dose: 0.75 [iU] per kilogram, Frequency: 1 per day • Reactions: Diarrhea • Outcome: Recovered/Normal
- Report ID: USA-USFDACVM-2016-US-051783
- Serious AE: No
- Treated For AE: No
- Sex: Male
- Age: 11.00 Year
- Weight: 11.300 Kilogram
- Case-reported brand: MSK
- Case-reported manufacturer: MSK
- Route: Subcutaneous
- Form: Suspension
- Dose: 0.75 [iU] per kilogram
- Frequency: 1 per day
Dog, Crossbred Canine/dog, Male, 12 year, 7.9 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Suspension, Subcutaneous, Dose: 1.65 [iU] per kilogram, Frequency: 1 per day • Reactions: Cough, Enlarged lymph node • Outcome: Recovered/Normal
- Report ID: USA-USFDACVM-2016-US-051784
- Serious AE: No
- Treated For AE: Yes
- Sex: Male
- Age: 12.00 Year
- Weight: 7.900 Kilogram
- Case-reported brand: MSK
- Case-reported manufacturer: MSK
- Route: Subcutaneous
- Form: Suspension
- Dose: 1.65 [iU] per kilogram
- Frequency: 1 per day
Data source: FDA openFDA Animal & Veterinary adverse event reports.
Overdose Information
No approved overdose-management text is linked yet. If overdose is suspected, contact a veterinarian or emergency clinic immediately.
Storage & Handling
No approved storage guidance is linked yet for this ingredient. Use manufacturer packaging and veterinary guidance for handling/storage.
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