Pilocarpine
64 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.
64
Total Reports
3
Deaths Reported
470.0%
Death Rate
Active Ingredients
Pilocarpine
Administration Routes
OralUnknownOphthalmicIntraocularTopical
Species Affected
Dog 64
Most Affected Breeds
Chihuahua 8
Shih Tzu 6
Dachshund (unspecified) 6
Maltese 5
Bichon Frise 3
Spaniel - King Charles Cavalier 3
Poodle - Miniature 3
Beagle 2
Schnauzer - Miniature 2
Pinscher - Miniature 2
Most Reported Reactions
Corneal ulcer 41
Ocular discharge 28
Schirmer tear test 27
Keratoconjunctivitis sicca 25
Dry eye 23
Squinting 21
Corneal disorder NOS 20
Vomiting 17
Behavioural disorder NOS 16
Dry nose 16
Ataxia 15
Blepharospasm 14
Outcome Breakdown
Ongoing
24 (37.5%)
Outcome Unknown
20 (31.3%)
Recovered/Normal
17 (26.6%)
Euthanized
2 (3.1%)
Died
1 (1.6%)
Source: FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine — Adverse Event Reports. Data reflects voluntary submissions and may not represent actual incidence rates.