Zilpaterol
68 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.
68
Total Reports
49
Deaths Reported
7210.0%
Death Rate
Active Ingredients
Zilpaterol
Administration Routes
OralUnknownRespiratory (Inhalation)
Species Affected
Cattle 57
Horse 5
Human 2
Unknown 2
Pig 1
Sheep 1
Most Affected Breeds
Crossbred Bovine/Cattle 29
Cattle (unknown) 15
Holstein-Friesian also known as Holstein 5
Quarter Horse 4
Unknown 4
Aberdeen Angus 4
Horse (unknown) 1
Cattle (other) 1
Hereford pig 1
Sheep (unknown) 1
Most Reported Reactions
Death 29
Accidental exposure 8
Claw / hoof / nail disorder NOS 8
Pneumonia 7
Death by euthanasia 7
INEFFECTIVE, PRODUCTION (MEAT) 6
DEATH-SLAUGHTERED 6
Anorexia 5
INEFFECTIVE, WEIGHT INC 4
Recumbency 4
Hyperhidrosis 4
No sign 4
Outcome Breakdown
Died
49 (98.0%)
Recovered/Normal
1 (2.0%)
Source: FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine — Adverse Event Reports. Data reflects voluntary submissions and may not represent actual incidence rates.