Question 1

What is Insulin Detemir used for?

Accepted Answer

Insulin Detemir is indicated for: Diabetes mellitus.

Question 2

What routes can Insulin Detemir be administered by?

Accepted Answer

Available routes: SC.

Question 3

Which species have cited Insulin Detemir dosing data?

Accepted Answer

Insulin Detemir dosing in the ExoticRx formulary covers 2 species: Cat (Domestic), Dog (Domestic).

Question 4

Is Insulin Detemir a controlled substance?

Accepted Answer

Insulin Detemir is not federally scheduled as a controlled substance, but is veterinary prescription only in most jurisdictions.

Question 5

What are the warnings or contraindications for Insulin Detemir?

Accepted Answer

Hypoglycemia risk. Monitor blood glucose curves. May have shorter duration in cats than glargine. Dose individually.

Question 6

What are the side effects of Insulin Detemir?

Accepted Answer

Reported side effects, adverse reactions, and contraindications for Insulin Detemir: Hypoglycemia risk. Monitor blood glucose curves. May have shorter duration in cats than glargine. Dose individually.

Question 7

How does Insulin Detemir work?

Accepted Answer

Acylated insulin analogue that binds albumin after injection, providing slow release and prolonged duration of action with reduced variability.

Species	Route	Dose	Frequency	Evidence	Source
Dog (Domestic)	SC	0.1–0.3 IU/kg	q12h	Moderate	JVIM 2015; Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook
Cat (Domestic)	SC	0.1–0.25 IU/kg	q12h	Moderate	JVIM 2015; Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook

Insulin Detemir

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Species with Insulin Detemir dosing data (2 dose rules)

Evidence levels across 2 dose rules

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Sample dosing (2 of 2 cited rules)

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