Fludrocortisone
54 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.
54
Total Reports
7
Deaths Reported
1300.0%
Death Rate
Active Ingredients
Fludrocortisone
Administration Routes
OralUnknown
Species Affected
Dog 54
Most Affected Breeds
Retriever - Labrador 11
Chihuahua 4
Poodle - Standard 4
Crossbred Canine/dog 3
Retriever - Golden 3
Poodle - Miniature 2
American Pit Bull Terrier 2
Shiba Inu 2
Poodle (unspecified) 2
Mastiff (unspecified) 2
Most Reported Reactions
Vomiting 13
High sodium-potassium ratio (Na:K ratio) 12
Lack of efficacy - NOS 10
Polydipsia 8
Diarrhoea 7
Weight gain 6
Other abnormal test result NOS 6
Panting 6
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 6
Elevated blood urea nitrogen (BUN) 6
Hypokalaemia 6
Polyuria 6
Outcome Breakdown
Outcome Unknown
21 (40.4%)
Recovered/Normal
13 (25.0%)
Ongoing
11 (21.2%)
Euthanized
4 (7.7%)
Died
3 (5.8%)
Source: FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine — Adverse Event Reports. Data reflects voluntary submissions and may not represent actual incidence rates.