Methylprednisone

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.

Total Reports

Deaths Reported

1880.0%

Death Rate

Active Ingredients

Methylprednisone

Administration Routes

UnknownOral

Species Affected

Dog 9

Cat 7

Most Affected Breeds

Domestic Shorthair 4

Bulldog 1

Domestic Longhair 1

Retriever - Golden 1

Maltese 1

Russian 1

Beagle 1

Terrier - Bull - American Pit 1

Crossbred Canine/dog 1

Cat (other) 1

Most Reported Reactions

Inappetence 3

Other abnormal test result NOS 2

Seizure NOS 2

Weight loss 2

Death by euthanasia 2

Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 2

Elevated total bilirubin 2

Not eating 2

Neurological symptoms NOS 1

Application site hair loss 1

Pain NOS 1

Lameness 1

Outcome Breakdown

Ongoing

8 (50.0%)

Recovered/Normal

3 (18.8%)

Outcome Unknown

2 (12.5%)

Euthanized

2 (12.5%)

Died

1 (6.3%)

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