Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride Injection
55 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.
55
Total Reports
4
Deaths Reported
730.0%
Death Rate
Active Ingredients
Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride Injection
Administration Routes
IntramuscularUnknownIntravenousOphthalmic
Species Affected
Dog 45
Cat 7
Unknown 2
Human 1
Most Affected Breeds
Dog (unknown) 9
Shepherd Dog - German 4
Unknown 3
Cat (unknown) 3
Retriever - Labrador 3
Terrier (unspecified) 3
Shih Tzu 3
Cattle Dog - Australian (blue heeler, red heeler, Queensland cattledog) 2
Dachshund (unspecified) 2
Retriever - Golden 2
Most Reported Reactions
Lack of efficacy - NOS 32
Defect Unknown/Not Specified 12
INEFFECTIVE, SEDATION 10
Bradycardia 5
Increased heart rate 3
Decreased appetite 3
Hypertension 2
Unrelated death 2
Respiratory arrest 2
Decreased heart rate 2
Cardiac arrest 2
Emesis 2
Outcome Breakdown
Recovered/Normal
41 (77.4%)
Outcome Unknown
8 (15.1%)
Died
2 (3.8%)
Euthanized
2 (3.8%)
Source: FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine — Adverse Event Reports. Data reflects voluntary submissions and may not represent actual incidence rates.