Oxytetracycline
256 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.
256
Total Reports
83
Deaths Reported
3240.0%
Death Rate
Active Ingredients
Oxytetracycline
Administration Routes
UnknownSubcutaneousIntramuscularIntravenousOphthalmicParenteralOralTopicalIntradermalUnassigned
Species Affected
Cattle 115
Unknown 65
Horse 18
Cat 16
Human 12
Dog 9
Goat 8
Pig 6
Sheep 4
Other 1
Most Affected Breeds
Unknown 93
Crossbred Bovine/Cattle 19
Aberdeen Angus 18
Cattle (other) 18
Cattle (unknown) 17
Holstein-Friesian also known as Holstein 12
Domestic Shorthair 9
Mixed (Cattle) 6
Goat (unknown) 6
Thoroughbred 4
Most Reported Reactions
Death 58
Injection site swelling 35
Lack of efficacy (bacteria) - NOS 21
Color, Abnormal 19
Death by euthanasia 14
Solution, Abnormal 14
Collapse (see also 'Cardio-vascular' and 'Systemic disorders') 13
Anorexia 11
Anaphylaxis 10
Injection site pain 10
Vials, Leaking 10
Accidental exposure 10
Outcome Breakdown
Died
73 (39.2%)
Recovered/Normal
58 (31.2%)
Outcome Unknown
23 (12.4%)
Ongoing
18 (9.7%)
Euthanized
11 (5.9%)
Recovered with Sequela
3 (1.6%)
Source: FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine — Adverse Event Reports. Data reflects voluntary submissions and may not represent actual incidence rates.