Cefpodoxime
1,142 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.
1,142
Total Reports
111
Deaths Reported
970.0%
Death Rate
Active Ingredients
Cefpodoxime
Administration Routes
OralUnknownSubcutaneousTopical
Species Affected
Dog 1,112
Cat 21
Unknown 7
Human 2
Most Affected Breeds
Retriever - Labrador 137
Retriever - Golden 69
Shepherd Dog - German 69
Crossbred Canine/dog 57
Terrier - Bull - American Pit 43
Pit Bull 34
Shih Tzu 33
Boxer (German Boxer) 28
Beagle 25
Bulldog 24
Most Reported Reactions
Vomiting 179
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 131
Lack of efficacy - NOS 116
Diarrhoea 99
Other abnormal test result NOS 98
Seizure NOS 76
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in Neurological) 71
Anorexia 70
Death by euthanasia 66
Elevated alanine aminotransferase (ALT) 66
Emesis 65
Decreased appetite 58
Outcome Breakdown
Ongoing
493 (43.5%)
Recovered/Normal
284 (25.1%)
Outcome Unknown
231 (20.4%)
Euthanized
63 (5.6%)
Died
48 (4.2%)
Recovered with Sequela
14 (1.2%)
Source: FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine — Adverse Event Reports. Data reflects voluntary submissions and may not represent actual incidence rates.