Lidocaine Injection
41 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.
41
Total Reports
9
Deaths Reported
2200.0%
Death Rate
Active Ingredients
Lidocaine Injection
Administration Routes
ParenteralUnknownIntravenousOtherEpiduralIntra-Articular
Species Affected
Dog 32
Cat 9
Most Affected Breeds
Domestic Shorthair 5
Retriever - Labrador 4
Boxer (German Boxer) 4
Bulldog 3
Pit Bull 3
Crossbred Canine/dog 2
Chihuahua 2
Shepherd (unspecified) 2
Cat (unknown) 2
Corgi - Welsh Pembroke 1
Most Reported Reactions
Other abnormal test result NOS 15
Vocalisation 10
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 10
Anorexia 10
Vomiting 9
Death by euthanasia 8
Hypothermia 6
Decreased appetite 6
Abnormal radiograph finding 6
Azotaemia 6
Not drinking 5
Not eating 5
Outcome Breakdown
Recovered/Normal
13 (31.7%)
Ongoing
9 (22.0%)
Outcome Unknown
8 (19.5%)
Euthanized
8 (19.5%)
Recovered with Sequela
2 (4.9%)
Died
1 (2.4%)
Source: FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine — Adverse Event Reports. Data reflects voluntary submissions and may not represent actual incidence rates.