Dexmedetomidine (Unknown)

52 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

2500.0%

Death Rate

Active Ingredients

Dexmedetomidine (Unknown)

Administration Routes

UnknownIntramuscularIntravenous

Species Affected

Dog 36

Cat 15

Horse 1

Most Affected Breeds

Domestic Shorthair 10

Terrier - Bull - American Pit 5

Domestic Longhair 5

Retriever - Labrador 4

Weimaraner 3

Crossbred Canine/dog 2

Pug 2

Siberian Husky 2

Hound (unspecified) 2

Boxer (German Boxer) 2

Most Reported Reactions

Vomiting 12

Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 10

Death 9

Hypotension 6

Anaphylaxis 6

Pale mucous membrane 5

Fever 5

Bloody diarrhoea 4

Tachycardia 4

Seizure NOS 4

Death by euthanasia 4

Ataxia 4

Outcome Breakdown

Ongoing

28 (53.8%)

Recovered/Normal

10 (19.2%)

Died

9 (17.3%)

Euthanized

4 (7.7%)

Outcome Unknown

1 (1.9%)

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