Oxytetracycline Dihydrate (Oxytetracycline Amphoteric)
136 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.
136
Total Reports
35
Deaths Reported
2570.0%
Death Rate
Active Ingredients
Oxytetracycline Dihydrate (Oxytetracycline Amphoteric)
Administration Routes
SubcutaneousUnknownIntramuscularOphthalmicIntravenousTopicalOralIntradermalAuricular (Otic)
Species Affected
Cattle 61
Unknown 29
Human 19
Dog 8
Cat 5
Goat 4
Horse 4
Sheep 3
Pig 2
Duck 1
Most Affected Breeds
Unknown 49
Mixed (Cattle) 30
Aberdeen Angus 11
Cattle (other) 7
Siamese 3
Jersey 3
Holstein-Friesian also known as Holstein 2
Sheep (unknown) 2
Beagle 2
Goat (unknown) 2
Most Reported Reactions
Death 21
Lack of efficacy (bacteria) - NOS 12
Containers, Damaged 11
Injection site swelling 11
Injection site pain 10
Anaphylaxis 10
Lack of efficacy - NOS 10
Accidental exposure 9
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 7
No sign 7
Anaphylactic-type reaction 7
Containers, Leaking 6
Outcome Breakdown
Outcome Unknown
46 (35.9%)
Died
33 (25.8%)
Recovered/Normal
32 (25.0%)
Ongoing
15 (11.7%)
Euthanized
2 (1.6%)
Source: FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine — Adverse Event Reports. Data reflects voluntary submissions and may not represent actual incidence rates.