Corticosteroid (Unknown)

27 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.

Total Reports

Deaths Reported

2220.0%

Death Rate

Active Ingredients

Corticosteroid (Unknown)

Administration Routes

UnknownSubcutaneousOralParenteralTopical

Species Affected

Dog 22

Cat 5

Most Affected Breeds

Shih Tzu 5

Domestic Shorthair 4

Retriever - Golden 3

Terrier - Yorkshire 2

Pit Bull 2

Dog (unknown) 1

Crossbred Canine/dog 1

Shepherd Dog - Australian 1

Chihuahua 1

Retriever - Labrador 1

Most Reported Reactions

Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 6

Vomiting 5

Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - flea 4

Lack of efficacy - NOS 3

Not eating 3

Fever 2

Systemic disorder NOS 2

Death 2

Polyuria 2

NT - Abnormal necropsy finding NOS 2

Death by euthanasia 2

Inappetence 1

Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Unknown

9 (33.3%)

Recovered/Normal

7 (25.9%)

Died

4 (14.8%)

Ongoing

3 (11.1%)

Recovered with Sequela

2 (7.4%)

Euthanized

2 (7.4%)

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