? Making shots ahead?

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  1. buddhasmom

    buddhasmom Member

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    Forgive me if this is an absolute no no, but is it possible to make shots ahead of time? Would be nice if I could fill 2 syringes the night before for the next day's doses, or at least 1 for the morning dose. Can I do this & just recap them & store in fridge & maybe just roll them to mix before shooting?
     
    buddhasmom, Mar 21, 2016
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  2. TheBowHuntress

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    Which insulin is your cat on? I know you definetly can NOT pre-fill a syringe with Lantus or Levemir.
     
    TheBowHuntress, Mar 21, 2016
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  3. ja9390

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    Hospitals and nursing homes prefill Novolin syringes all the time. You have to draw up Lantus and levemir immediately before you use it though.
     
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    TheBowHuntress Well-Known Member

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    It is not recommended to prefill syringes because they have a lubricant coating that degrades the insulin.
     
    TheBowHuntress, Mar 21, 2016
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  5. buddhasmom

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    It is PZI 40.
     
    buddhasmom, Mar 22, 2016
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  6. Ferndoc

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    I do pre-fill for the pet sitter but I wouldn't recommend it on a regular basis.
     
    Ferndoc, Mar 22, 2016
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  7. Larry and Kitties

    Larry and Kitties Well-Known Member

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    It is OK to prefill that insulin. You do have to mix it before injecting.
     
    Larry and Kitties, Mar 22, 2016
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