Iron Dextran
16 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.
16
Total Reports
9
Deaths Reported
5620.0%
Death Rate
Active Ingredients
Iron Dextran
Administration Routes
UnknownIntramuscularSubcutaneousParenteral
Species Affected
Cat 7
Pig 5
Dog 4
Most Affected Breeds
Domestic Shorthair 6
Pig (unknown) 4
Persian 1
Spitz - German Pomeranian 1
Mixed (Pig) 1
Hound - Basset 1
Dog (unknown) 1
Boxer (German Boxer) 1
Most Reported Reactions
Death 8
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 5
Anaemia NOS 4
Vomiting 3
Thrombocytopenia 3
Other abnormal test result NOS 2
Dehydration 2
Weakness 2
Anorexia 2
Pale mucous membrane 2
Listless 2
Decreased packed cell volume (PCV) 2
Outcome Breakdown
Died
8 (44.4%)
Ongoing
3 (16.7%)
Outcome Unknown
3 (16.7%)
Recovered/Normal
3 (16.7%)
Euthanized
1 (5.6%)
Source: FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine — Adverse Event Reports. Data reflects voluntary submissions and may not represent actual incidence rates.