Dexmedetomidine Hcl

119 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.
119
Total Reports
17
Deaths Reported
1430.0%
Death Rate

Active Ingredients

Dexmedetomidine Hcl

Administration Routes

IntramuscularIntravenousUnknown

Species Affected

Dog 69
Cat 50

Most Affected Breeds

Unknown 62
Domestic Shorthair 13
Retriever - Labrador 5
Shepherd Dog - German 4
Schnauzer - Miniature 4
Chihuahua 3
Domestic Longhair 2
Rottweiler 2
Domestic (unspecified) 2
Mountain Dog - Bernese 2

Most Reported Reactions

Lack of efficacy - NOS 65
Death 13
Hyperthermia 12
Bradycardia 10
Cardiac arrest 9
Vomiting 9
Respiratory arrest 6
Sedation prolonged 5
Anorexia 4
Seizure NOS 4
Ataxia 4
Cyanosis 4

Outcome Breakdown

Recovered/Normal
102 (81.0%)
Died
13 (10.3%)
Euthanized
5 (4.0%)
Ongoing
3 (2.4%)
Outcome Unknown
3 (2.4%)

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