Hydrocodone Bitartrate

18 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

1670.0%

Death Rate

Active Ingredients

Hydrocodone Bitartrate

Administration Routes

OralUnknown

Species Affected

Dog 18

Most Affected Breeds

Retriever - Labrador 3

Chihuahua 2

Crossbred Canine/dog 2

Collie - Border 1

Terrier - West Highland White 1

Boxer (German Boxer) 1

Dog (unknown) 1

Maltese 1

Deutsche Dogge, Great Dane 1

Terrier (unspecified) 1

Most Reported Reactions

Lack of efficacy - NOS 5

Elevated blood urea nitrogen (BUN) 4

Vomiting 3

Lack of efficacy (bacteria) - NOS 3

Abnormal radiograph finding 3

Elevated alanine aminotransferase (ALT) 3

Diarrhoea 2

INEFFECTIVE, HEARTWORM LARVAE 2

Death by euthanasia 2

Hyperkalaemia 2

Decreased appetite 2

Seizure NOS 2

Outcome Breakdown

Ongoing

12 (66.7%)

Recovered/Normal

2 (11.1%)

Euthanized

2 (11.1%)

Outcome Unknown

1 (5.6%)

Died

1 (5.6%)

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