Desoxycortone
733 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.
733
Total Reports
60
Deaths Reported
820.0%
Death Rate
Active Ingredients
Desoxycortone
Administration Routes
IntramuscularParenteralUnknownSubcutaneousOralIntravenousOtherCutaneousRespiratory (Inhalation)Topical
Species Affected
Dog 633
Unknown 93
Human 5
Cat 2
Most Affected Breeds
Unknown 98
Retriever - Labrador 72
Dog (unknown) 72
Crossbred Canine/dog 27
Poodle - Standard 24
Pit Bull 23
Terrier - West Highland White 22
Retriever - Golden 20
Chihuahua 20
Poodle (unspecified) 19
Most Reported Reactions
Lack of efficacy - NOS 104
Vomiting 89
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 80
Other abnormal test result NOS 68
Polydipsia 60
Polyuria 59
Weight gain 50
Incorrect route of drug administration 47
Diarrhoea 47
Product problem 44
Weight loss 41
Not eating 34
Outcome Breakdown
Outcome Unknown
240 (37.5%)
Ongoing
212 (33.1%)
Recovered/Normal
110 (17.2%)
Died
33 (5.2%)
Euthanized
27 (4.2%)
Recovered with Sequela
18 (2.8%)
Source: FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine — Adverse Event Reports. Data reflects voluntary submissions and may not represent actual incidence rates.