Respiratory depression
VeDDRA Code: 1168
86 adverse event reports referencing this reaction
86
Total Reports
29
Deaths
3370.0%
Death Rate
Species Most Affected
Dog 46
Cat 30
Other Birds 2
Cattle 2
Pig 1
Other Mammals 1
Primate 1
Human 1
Other Rodents 1
Guinea Pig 1
Breeds Most Affected
Domestic Shorthair 12
Dog (unknown) 8
Cat (other) 7
Unknown 6
Crossbred Canine/dog 4
Domestic Longhair 4
Pug 3
Retriever - Labrador 3
Chihuahua 3
Siamese 2
Associated Drugs
Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride 21
Butorphanol 19
Isoflurane 16
Ketamine 15
Buprenorphine 11
Tiletamine Hcl; Zolazapam Hcl 10
Meloxicam 6
Alfaxalone 6
Propofol 6
Midazolam Hydrochloride 6
Carprofen 5
Butorphanol Tartrate 5
Xylazine 4
Cefovecin 4
Diazepam 4
Atropine 4
Ketamine Hydrochloride 4
Dexmedetomidine 4
Imidacloprid + Moxidectin 4
Glycopyrrolate 3
Source: FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine — Adverse Event Reports. Data reflects voluntary submissions and may not represent actual incidence rates.