Vetmedin
149 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.
149
Total Reports
45
Deaths Reported
3020.0%
Death Rate
Active Ingredients
Vetmedin
Administration Routes
OralUnknownRectal
Species Affected
Dog 143
Cat 6
Most Affected Breeds
Chihuahua 19
Terrier - Yorkshire 9
Shih Tzu 7
Spaniel (unspecified) 7
Terrier (unspecified) 6
Spaniel - King Charles Cavalier 6
Beagle 5
Retriever - Labrador 5
Retriever - Golden 4
Schnauzer - Miniature 4
Most Reported Reactions
Death by euthanasia 24
Death 21
Seizure NOS 20
Panting 18
Vomiting 17
Diarrhoea 15
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in Neurological) 15
Ataxia 13
Cough 12
Not eating 12
Limb weakness 10
Elevated blood urea nitrogen (BUN) 9
Outcome Breakdown
Ongoing
71 (47.7%)
Euthanized
24 (16.1%)
Recovered/Normal
22 (14.8%)
Died
21 (14.1%)
Outcome Unknown
11 (7.4%)
Source: FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine — Adverse Event Reports. Data reflects voluntary submissions and may not represent actual incidence rates.