Dextrose
244 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.
244
Total Reports
155
Deaths Reported
6350.0%
Death Rate
Active Ingredients
Dextrose
Administration Routes
UnknownIntravenousParenteralOralSubcutaneousIntraperitonealOther
Species Affected
Dog 172
Cat 71
Rabbit 1
Most Affected Breeds
Domestic Shorthair 48
Retriever - Labrador 23
Chihuahua 11
Retriever - Golden 10
Terrier - Yorkshire 9
Papillon - Spaniel - Continental Toy (with erect ears or with dropped ears (Phaléne)) 6
Shih Tzu 6
Domestic Longhair 5
Terrier - Bull - American Pit 5
Bulldog - French 5
Most Reported Reactions
Hypoglycaemia 121
Death by euthanasia 82
Death 75
Vomiting 68
Other abnormal test result NOS 61
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 52
Elevated total bilirubin 52
Leucocytosis NOS 44
Elevated alanine aminotransferase (ALT) 44
Anorexia 43
Dehydration 43
Not eating 42
Outcome Breakdown
Euthanized
81 (32.4%)
Died
76 (30.4%)
Ongoing
46 (18.4%)
Recovered/Normal
27 (10.8%)
Outcome Unknown
20 (8.0%)
Source: FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine — Adverse Event Reports. Data reflects voluntary submissions and may not represent actual incidence rates.