Metoclopramide
612 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.
612
Total Reports
195
Deaths Reported
3190.0%
Death Rate
Active Ingredients
Metoclopramide
Administration Routes
UnknownOralIntravenousSubcutaneousParenteralIntramuscularTopicalOther
Species Affected
Dog 538
Cat 70
Rabbit 3
Guinea Pig 1
Most Affected Breeds
Retriever - Labrador 90
Domestic Shorthair 39
Crossbred Canine/dog 24
Bulldog 18
Retriever - Golden 18
Terrier - Yorkshire 15
Shepherd Dog - German 15
Boxer (German Boxer) 14
Dog (unknown) 12
Terrier - Bull - American Pit 12
Most Reported Reactions
Vomiting 192
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 123
Diarrhoea 118
Death by euthanasia 113
Anorexia 107
Other abnormal test result NOS 106
Death 78
Elevated total bilirubin 75
Weight loss 71
Elevated alanine aminotransferase (ALT) 71
Emesis 66
Leucocytosis NOS 66
Outcome Breakdown
Ongoing
172 (28.0%)
Recovered/Normal
144 (23.5%)
Euthanized
111 (18.1%)
Outcome Unknown
96 (15.6%)
Died
84 (13.7%)
Recovered with Sequela
7 (1.1%)
Source: FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine — Adverse Event Reports. Data reflects voluntary submissions and may not represent actual incidence rates.