Buprenex

58 adverse event reports submitted to the FDA

Important: Adverse event reports do not establish that a drug caused or contributed to the event. Consult your veterinarian before making treatment decisions.
58
Total Reports
9
Deaths Reported
1550.0%
Death Rate

Active Ingredients

Buprenex

Administration Routes

UnknownIntravenousOralIntramuscularTopical

Species Affected

Dog 36
Cat 22

Most Affected Breeds

Domestic Shorthair 10
Domestic Mediumhair 5
Siamese 3
Retriever - Labrador 3
Chihuahua 3
Shih Tzu 3
Beagle 2
Terrier - Yorkshire 2
Dog (unknown) 2
Terrier - Boston 2

Most Reported Reactions

Vomiting 11
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 9
Bradycardia 6
Death 6
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in Neurological) 6
Anorexia 5
Diarrhoea 5
Dehydration 5
Ataxia 5
Tremor 5
Inappetence 4
Death by euthanasia 4

Outcome Breakdown

Recovered/Normal
20 (34.5%)
Ongoing
18 (31.0%)
Outcome Unknown
10 (17.2%)
Died
6 (10.3%)
Euthanized
3 (5.2%)
Recovered with Sequela
1 (1.7%)

Source: FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine — Adverse Event Reports. Data reflects voluntary submissions and may not represent actual incidence rates.