Dexamethasone Injection

33 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

1520.0%

Death Rate

Active Ingredients

Dexamethasone Injection

Administration Routes

UnknownSubcutaneousIntramuscularOralParenteral

Species Affected

Dog 20

Cat 13

Most Affected Breeds

Domestic Shorthair 8

Pug 3

Cat (other) 3

Chihuahua 3

Retriever - Labrador 3

Retriever - Golden 2

Bulldog - French 2

Terrier (unspecified) 2

Schnauzer - Miniature 1

Beagle 1

Most Reported Reactions

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

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

Other abnormal test result NOS 5

Vomiting 5

Anaemia NOS 4

Pruritus 3

Leucocytosis NOS 3

Death 3

Elevated alanine aminotransferase (ALT) 3

Pain NOS 3

Facial swelling (see also Skin) 3

Fever 3

Outcome Breakdown

Ongoing

14 (42.4%)

Outcome Unknown

9 (27.3%)

Recovered/Normal

5 (15.2%)

Died

3 (9.1%)

Euthanized

2 (6.1%)

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