Dexmeditomidine
46 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.
46
Total Reports
4
Deaths Reported
870.0%
Death Rate
Active Ingredients
Dexmeditomidine
Administration Routes
IntravenousUnknownIntramuscularParenteral
Species Affected
Dog 39
Cat 7
Most Affected Breeds
Retriever - Labrador 7
Pit Bull 5
Domestic Shorthair 4
Retriever - Golden 4
Dog (unknown) 3
Bulldog - French 3
Domestic Longhair 2
Terrier (unspecified) 2
Siberian Husky 2
Sphynx 1
Most Reported Reactions
Lack of efficacy - NOS 18
Injection site swelling 10
Diarrhoea 6
Injection site complication NOS 6
Licking at injection site 5
Anorexia 4
Lameness 4
Behavioural disorder NOS 4
Death by euthanasia 3
Ataxia 3
Weight loss 3
Wound 3
Outcome Breakdown
Outcome Unknown
29 (63.0%)
Recovered/Normal
12 (26.1%)
Euthanized
3 (6.5%)
Died
1 (2.2%)
Ongoing
1 (2.2%)
Source: FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine — Adverse Event Reports. Data reflects voluntary submissions and may not represent actual incidence rates.