Pentosan Polysulfate Sodium
152 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.
152
Total Reports
2
Deaths Reported
130.0%
Death Rate
Active Ingredients
Pentosan Polysulfate Sodium
Administration Routes
IntramuscularUnknownIntra-ArticularSubcutaneousOther
Species Affected
Horse 144
Dog 7
Unknown 1
Most Affected Breeds
Quarter Horse 44
Horse (unknown) 20
Warmblood - Dutch 17
Thoroughbred 15
Horse (other) 9
Morgan 5
Hanovarian 5
Arab 4
Appaloosa 3
Selle Français 3
Most Reported Reactions
Injection site swelling 54
Hives (see also Skin) 19
Injection site pain 18
Injection site hair change 18
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in Neurological) 10
Reluctant to move 9
Colic 8
Injection site reaction NOS 8
Injection site tenderness 7
Muscle stiffness 7
Not eating 6
Injection site lump 6
Outcome Breakdown
Recovered/Normal
74 (48.1%)
Outcome Unknown
66 (42.9%)
Ongoing
9 (5.8%)
Recovered with Sequela
3 (1.9%)
Died
2 (1.3%)
Source: FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine — Adverse Event Reports. Data reflects voluntary submissions and may not represent actual incidence rates.