Oxytetracycline Hydrochloride

39 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

770.0%

Death Rate

Active Ingredients

Oxytetracycline Hydrochloride

Administration Routes

UnknownOralSubcutaneousOphthalmicRespiratory (Inhalation)

Species Affected

Unknown 22

Cattle 9

Human 3

Horse 2

Sheep 1

Dog 1

Cat 1

Most Affected Breeds

Unknown 26

Crossbred Bovine/Cattle 2

Crossbred Ovine/sheep 1

Holstein-Friesian also known as Holstein 1

Cattle (unknown) 1

Limousin 1

Spaniel (unspecified) 1

Aberdeen Angus 1

Jersey 1

Cattle (other) 1

Most Reported Reactions

Solution, Abnormal 7

Color, Abnormal 5

Product Defect, General 4

Lack of efficacy (bacteria) - NOS 3

Death 3

Recumbency 3

Unclassifiable adverse event 3

Accidental exposure 3

Granules/Powder, Abnormal 3

Blindness 2

Difficulty of Use 2

Potency, Low 2

Outcome Breakdown

Recovered/Normal

6 (46.2%)

Died

3 (23.1%)

Outcome Unknown

3 (23.1%)

Ongoing

1 (7.7%)

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