Abnormal ultrasound finding after Bexagliflozin (Bexacat) in cats

70 reports to the FDA describe abnormal ultrasound finding in cats given Bexagliflozin. That is 1.7% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 0.5% across reports for all cat medicines, so it is reported unusually often with this medicine.

70Reports
76%Marked serious
10%Recovered
26%Died or euthanised
16 daysTypical onset
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How soon it started

Same day
6 10%
1–2 days
6 10%
3–7 days
11 19%
1–4 weeks
13 22%
Over a month
22 38%

How the animals did

Recovered
7 10%
Still unwell when reported
25 36%
Died
4 5.7%
Euthanised
14 20%
Not known
20 29%

Problems reported at the same time

Loss of appetite
40 57%
Weight loss
36 51%
Ketosis
32 46%
Liver problems
29 41%
Lethargy
27 39%
Hyperglycaemia
26 37%
Kidney problems
23 33%
Vomiting
22 31%

Age of the animals

Under 1 year
0
1–3 years
1
4–7 years
4
8–11 years
33
12+ years
27

About this medicine

Bexagliflozin treats diabetes in cats (oral, an SGLT2 inhibitor).

Products with this ingredient include Bexacat. The FDA hides brand names in its public data, so these reports cover every product with the same active ingredients.

Questions owners ask

Can Bexagliflozin cause abnormal ultrasound finding in cats?
70 reports link the two, but a report alone does not prove the medicine was the cause: other illnesses, other medicines or coincidence can be involved. Your vet can judge it for your animal.
How soon after a dose was it reported?
In half of the reports with dates, it started within 16 days of the first dose.
What should I do?
Don't give another dose until you've spoken to your vet, and keep the packaging so you can tell them the product and dose. Your vet can also report it to the FDA (or you can, through the manufacturer or FDA form 1932a).

Abnormal ultrasound finding with similar medicines

All reported side effects of Bexagliflozin in cats · Medicines most reported with abnormal ultrasound finding