Desoxycorticosterone Pivalate (Docp)
51 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.
51
Total Reports
3
Deaths Reported
590.0%
Death Rate
Active Ingredients
Desoxycorticosterone Pivalate (Docp)
Administration Routes
UnknownIntramuscularSubcutaneous
Species Affected
Dog 51
Most Affected Breeds
Retriever - Labrador 7
Poodle - Standard 6
Retriever - Golden 5
Boxer (German Boxer) 3
Shepherd Dog - German 2
Dog (unknown) 2
Poodle - Miniature 2
Pointing Dog - German Short-haired 2
Dog (other) 2
Crossbred Canine/dog 2
Most Reported Reactions
Immediate pain upon injection 21
Vocalisation 11
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 8
Diarrhoea 7
Polydipsia 7
Polyuria 7
Vomiting 5
High sodium-potassium ratio (Na:K ratio) 4
Dehydration 4
Anorexia 4
Weakness 4
Inappropriate urination 3
Outcome Breakdown
Recovered/Normal
31 (60.8%)
Outcome Unknown
13 (25.5%)
Ongoing
4 (7.8%)
Died
3 (5.9%)
Source: FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine — Adverse Event Reports. Data reflects voluntary submissions and may not represent actual incidence rates.