Potassium
52 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.
52
Total Reports
11
Deaths Reported
2120.0%
Death Rate
Active Ingredients
Potassium
Administration Routes
UnknownOralIntravenousSubcutaneous
Species Affected
Cat 41
Human 6
Dog 5
Most Affected Breeds
Domestic Shorthair 26
Domestic Mediumhair 7
Unknown 6
Cat (unknown) 2
Domestic Longhair 2
Siamese 2
Spaniel - King Charles Cavalier 1
Terrier - Rat 1
Ragdoll 1
Terrier - Yorkshire 1
Most Reported Reactions
Hypokalaemia 10
Other abnormal test result NOS 8
Hyperglycaemia 8
Death by euthanasia 8
Ketosis 8
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in Neurological) 8
Dehydration 7
Weight loss 6
Decreased haematocrit 6
Ataxia 5
Breathing difficulty 5
Vomiting 5
Outcome Breakdown
Ongoing
21 (40.4%)
Outcome Unknown
11 (21.2%)
Recovered/Normal
9 (17.3%)
Euthanized
8 (15.4%)
Died
3 (5.8%)
Source: FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine — Adverse Event Reports. Data reflects voluntary submissions and may not represent actual incidence rates.