Firocoxib 227 Mg
169 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.
169
Total Reports
18
Deaths Reported
1070.0%
Death Rate
Active Ingredients
Firocoxib 227 Mg
Administration Routes
OralUnknown
Species Affected
Dog 126
Unknown 40
Horse 2
Cat 1
Most Affected Breeds
Unknown 40
Retriever - Labrador 30
Dog (other) 21
Retriever - Golden 8
Boxer (German Boxer) 7
Dog (unknown) 6
Rottweiler 6
Shepherd Dog - German 4
Doberman Pinscher 4
Beagle 4
Most Reported Reactions
Vomiting 45
Uncoded sign 41
Elevated blood urea nitrogen (BUN) 25
Other abnormal test result NOS 25
Elevated creatinine 21
Anorexia 17
Product problem 16
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 16
Elevated alanine aminotransferase (ALT) 15
Diarrhoea 11
Elevated serum alkaline phosphatase (SAP) 10
Leucocytosis NOS 9
Outcome Breakdown
Outcome Unknown
77 (58.8%)
Ongoing
19 (14.5%)
Recovered/Normal
17 (13.0%)
Died
10 (7.6%)
Euthanized
8 (6.1%)
Source: FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine — Adverse Event Reports. Data reflects voluntary submissions and may not represent actual incidence rates.