Horse /

Pony (unspecified)

145 adverse event reports submitted to the FDA

Important: Adverse event reports are voluntarily submitted and do not prove causation. Consult your veterinarian for medical decisions about your horse.
145
Total Reports
18
Deaths Reported
1240.0%
Death Rate
18.5 yr
Avg Age at Report
Average weight at time of report: 268.8 kg (592.7 lbs)

Top Reported Reactions

Lack of efficacy - NOS 22
Anorexia 16
Colic 10
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 10
INEFFECTIVE, CUSHINGS 9
Death by euthanasia 9
Behavioural disorder NOS 8
Laminitis 8
Inappetence 7
Diarrhoea 7
Seizure NOS 7
Death 6
Swollen mouth 6
Application site swelling 6
INEFFECTIVE, GASTRIC ULCER(S) 6

Most Referenced Drugs

Pergolide Mesylate 83
Omeprazole 17
Ivermectin(1.55%)/Praziquantel(7.75%) Paste 11
Firocoxib 5
N-Butylscopolaminium Bromide 3
Detomidine Hydrochloride 3
Sucralfate 3
Monensin Sodium 2
Omeprazole 37% Oral Paste 2
Flunixin Meglumine Injectable 2
Pentobarbital Sodium + Phenytoin Sodium 2
Ceftiofur Crystalline Free Acid 2
Clodronate Disodium 2
Equine Potomavac - 2639.00 2
Butorphanol Tartrate 2

Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Unknown
63 (43.2%)
Recovered/Normal
46 (31.5%)
Ongoing
18 (12.3%)
Euthanized
12 (8.2%)
Died
6 (4.1%)
Recovered with Sequela
1 (0.7%)

Gender Distribution

Male 70 (48.3%)
Female 50 (34.5%)
Unknown 23 (15.9%)
Mixed 2 (1.4%)

Reports by Year

Year Reports Trend
2011 1
2012 4
2013 14
2014 9
2015 15
2016 12
2017 9
2018 14
2019 2
2020 13
2021 12
2022 7
2023 15
2024 14
2025 4

Source: FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine — Adverse Event Reports. Rank #209 by report volume. Data reflects voluntary submissions and may not represent actual incidence rates.