Cortisone Inj

52 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

580.0%

Death Rate

Active Ingredients

Cortisone Inj

Administration Routes

UnknownParenteralSubcutaneousIntramuscular

Species Affected

Dog 37

Cat 15

Most Affected Breeds

Domestic Shorthair 8

Chihuahua 5

Shih Tzu 3

Bichon Frise 3

Dog (other) 2

Terrier - Jack Russell 2

Pit Bull 2

Crossbred Canine/dog 2

Domestic Longhair 2

Retriever - Labrador 2

Most Reported Reactions

Emesis 13

Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - flea 12

Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 11

Vomiting 10

Behavioural disorder NOS 8

Decreased appetite 4

Lack of efficacy - NOS 3

Panting 3

Other abnormal test result NOS 3

UNPALATABLE 3

Hair loss NOS 3

Ataxia 2

Outcome Breakdown

Recovered/Normal

23 (44.2%)

Outcome Unknown

20 (38.5%)

Recovered with Sequela

3 (5.8%)

Ongoing

3 (5.8%)

Euthanized

2 (3.8%)

Died

1 (1.9%)

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