Kidney problems after Bexagliflozin (Bexacat) in cats
420 reports to the FDA describe kidney problems in cats given Bexagliflozin. That is 10% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 4.5% across reports for all cat medicines, so it is reported unusually often with this medicine.
420Reports
50%Marked serious
2.1%Recovered
17%Died or euthanised
29 daysTypical onset
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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 kidney problems in cats?
- 420 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 29 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).
Kidney problems with similar medicines
- Kidney problems after Velagliflozin (Senvelgo) 445 reports · 9.3% of its reports
- Kidney problems after Insulin 191 reports · 5.1% of its reports
- Kidney problems after Methimazole 160 reports · 9.0% of its reports
All reported side effects of Bexagliflozin in cats · Medicines most reported with kidney problems