Insulin Flashcards
1
Q
Glargine
A
Long acting
No 1 in cats
2
Q
Detemir
A
Long acting
RISK OF OVERDOSE
Lower starting dose in dogs (insulin receptors are 4x more sensitive)
3
Q
PZI (Pro Zinc)
A
Long acting
4
Q
Ultralente
A
Long-acting
5
Q
Caninsulin
A
Intermediate
6
Q
Lente
A
Intermediate
7
Q
Vetinsulin
A
Intermediate (is a type of lente)
8
Q
NPH
A
Intermediate
9
Q
Regular
A
Short acting
10
Q
No 1 in cats
A
Glargine (only long action in cats)
11
Q
Risk of overdose in dogs
A
Determir
12
Q
Alternate drug with hypoglycemic action
A
Glipizine
13
Q
Most insulin molecules are derived from … EXCEPT…
A
HUMANS
Vetinsulin (pig)
14
Q
Two best in dogs
A
- Vetinsulin (derived from pigs)
- Detemir (careful overdose)
15
Q
Canine insulin is identical to ___ insulin
Feline insuline is identical to ___ insuline
A
Canine = PORCINE insulin (that's why vetinsulin is the best in dogs) Feline = BEEF insulin
(but most molecules given are derived from humans)
