Heparin

14 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.

Total Reports

Deaths Reported

3570.0%

Death Rate

Active Ingredients

Heparin

Administration Routes

UnknownIntravenous

Species Affected

Dog 12

Cat 2

Most Affected Breeds

Retriever - Labrador 4

Domestic Shorthair 2

Spaniel - Tibetan 1

Crossbred Canine/dog 1

Pug 1

Schnauzer - Miniature 1

Beagle 1

Pointing Dog - German Short-haired 1

Mountain Dog - Bernese 1

Spaniel - King Charles Cavalier 1

Most Reported Reactions

Elevated alanine aminotransferase (ALT) 4

Death 4

Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 3

Anorexia 3

Elevated serum alkaline phosphatase (SAP) 3

Thrombocytopenia 3

Facial swelling (see also 'Skin') 3

Phlebitis 3

Haematuria 2

Immune mediated haemolytic anaemia 2

Other abnormal test result NOS 2

Vomiting 2

Outcome Breakdown

Recovered/Normal

6 (42.9%)

Died

4 (28.6%)

Ongoing

2 (14.3%)

Euthanized

1 (7.1%)

Outcome Unknown

1 (7.1%)

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