Keppra

179 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.
179
Total Reports
50
Deaths Reported
2790.0%
Death Rate

Active Ingredients

Keppra

Administration Routes

UnknownOralIntravenous

Species Affected

Dog 173
Cat 6

Most Affected Breeds

Retriever - Labrador 16
Crossbred Canine/dog 9
Shepherd Dog - German 9
Retriever - Golden 9
Chihuahua 8
Terrier - Bull - American Pit 8
Siberian Husky 7
Terrier - Yorkshire 6
Shih Tzu 6
Beagle 5

Most Reported Reactions

Seizure NOS 98
Death by euthanasia 34
Diarrhoea 18
Ataxia 16
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in Neurological) 16
Death 15
Elevated alanine aminotransferase (ALT) 13
Vomiting 12
Not eating 11
Limb weakness 11
Behavioural disorder NOS 11
Urinary tract infection 11

Outcome Breakdown

Ongoing
97 (54.2%)
Euthanized
34 (19.0%)
Outcome Unknown
16 (8.9%)
Recovered/Normal
16 (8.9%)
Died
16 (8.9%)

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