Desmopressin
72 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.
72
Total Reports
10
Deaths Reported
1390.0%
Death Rate
Active Ingredients
Desmopressin
Administration Routes
UnknownOralOphthalmicNasal
Species Affected
Dog 70
Human 1
Cat 1
Most Affected Breeds
Retriever - Labrador 8
Retriever - Golden 7
Beagle 3
Dog (unknown) 3
Chihuahua 3
Terrier - Tibetan 2
Hound - Basset 2
Terrier - Boston 2
Deutsche Dogge, Great Dane 2
Crossbred Canine/dog 2
Most Reported Reactions
Decreased appetite 10
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 10
Elevated serum alkaline phosphatase (SAP) 10
Elevated alanine aminotransferase (ALT) 10
Diarrhoea 7
Vomiting 7
Polydipsia 7
Lack of efficacy - NOS 6
Death by euthanasia 6
Urinary tract infection 6
Weight loss 6
Polyuria 5
Outcome Breakdown
Outcome Unknown
24 (33.8%)
Ongoing
19 (26.8%)
Recovered/Normal
17 (23.9%)
Euthanized
6 (8.5%)
Died
4 (5.6%)
Recovered with Sequela
1 (1.4%)
Source: FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine — Adverse Event Reports. Data reflects voluntary submissions and may not represent actual incidence rates.