Cefpodoxime Proxetil
2,226 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.
2,226
Total Reports
210
Deaths Reported
940.0%
Death Rate
Active Ingredients
Cefpodoxime Proxetil
Administration Routes
OralUnknownSubcutaneousParenteralOtherTopicalOphthalmic
Species Affected
Dog 2,120
Unknown 70
Cat 34
Human 2
Most Affected Breeds
Retriever - Labrador 244
Retriever - Golden 110
Shepherd Dog - German 90
Crossbred Canine/dog 85
Unknown 75
Bulldog 75
Shih Tzu 70
Boxer (German Boxer) 65
Terrier - Bull - American Pit 61
Terrier - Yorkshire 50
Most Reported Reactions
Vomiting 406
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 329
Emesis 190
Anorexia 187
Diarrhoea 165
Lack of efficacy - NOS 148
Other abnormal test result NOS 144
Seizure NOS 130
Elevated alanine aminotransferase (ALT) 126
Death by euthanasia 117
Elevated serum alkaline phosphatase (SAP) 112
Pruritus 94
Outcome Breakdown
Ongoing
872 (43.5%)
Recovered/Normal
559 (27.9%)
Outcome Unknown
333 (16.6%)
Died
107 (5.3%)
Euthanized
103 (5.1%)
Recovered with Sequela
29 (1.4%)
Source: FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine — Adverse Event Reports. Data reflects voluntary submissions and may not represent actual incidence rates.