Gentamycin

12 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.
12
Total Reports
4
Deaths Reported
3330.0%
Death Rate

Active Ingredients

Gentamycin

Administration Routes

IntravenousUnknownSubcutaneous

Species Affected

Horse 7
Dog 5

Most Affected Breeds

Quarter Horse 5
Retriever - Labrador 3
Thoroughbred 2
Dog (unknown) 1
Retriever - Golden 1

Most Reported Reactions

Hyperactivity 5
Behavioural disorder NOS 5
Overdose 4
Death 3
Other abnormal test result NOS 3
Abnormal radiograph finding 2
Elevated total bilirubin 2
Renal disorder NOS 1
Anaemia NOS 1
Pale mucous membrane 1
Recumbency 1
Not eating 1

Outcome Breakdown

Recovered/Normal
5 (41.7%)
Died
3 (25.0%)
Ongoing
2 (16.7%)
Euthanized
1 (8.3%)
Outcome Unknown
1 (8.3%)

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