Piroxicam
83 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.
83
Total Reports
21
Deaths Reported
2530.0%
Death Rate
Active Ingredients
Piroxicam
Administration Routes
OralUnknownTopical
Species Affected
Dog 78
Cat 5
Most Affected Breeds
Retriever - Labrador 10
Domestic Shorthair 4
Beagle 4
Dog (unknown) 4
Chihuahua 3
Spitz - German Pomeranian 3
Dachshund (unspecified) 3
Spaniel (unspecified) 3
Shih Tzu 3
Crossbred Canine/dog 3
Most Reported Reactions
Death by euthanasia 19
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 14
Vomiting 12
Anorexia 7
Diarrhoea 7
Abnormal radiograph finding 7
Other abnormal test result NOS 6
Anaemia NOS 6
Neoplasia NOS 6
Elevated blood urea nitrogen (BUN) 5
Ataxia 5
Panting 5
Outcome Breakdown
Ongoing
37 (45.1%)
Euthanized
19 (23.2%)
Outcome Unknown
12 (14.6%)
Recovered/Normal
12 (14.6%)
Died
2 (2.4%)
Source: FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine — Adverse Event Reports. Data reflects voluntary submissions and may not represent actual incidence rates.