Pentobarbital Sodium And Phenytoin Sodium

40 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.
40
Total Reports
34
Deaths Reported
8500.0%
Death Rate

Active Ingredients

Pentobarbital Sodium And Phenytoin Sodium

Administration Routes

UnknownIntravenous

Species Affected

Dog 24
Cat 7
Horse 4
Human 2
Other 1
Other Rodents 1
Other Mammals 1

Most Affected Breeds

Unknown 27
Dog (unknown) 3
Shepherd Dog - German 2
Cat (unknown) 2
Crossbred Canine/dog 1
Chihuahua 1
Mastiff 1
Great Pyrenees 1
Pony (unspecified) 1
Spaniel - King Charles Cavalier 1

Most Reported Reactions

Lack of efficacy - NOS 29
Death by euthanasia 12
Unrelated death 7
Dyspnoea 3
Product Defect, General 3
Twitching 3
Immediate pain upon injection 3
Agonal breathing 2
Seizure NOS 2
Rigidity 2
Vocalisation 2
Torticollis 2

Outcome Breakdown

Euthanized
34 (85.0%)
Recovered/Normal
4 (10.0%)
Outcome Unknown
2 (5.0%)

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