Urinary tract infection after Bexagliflozin (Bexacat) in cats

125 reports to the FDA describe urinary tract infection in cats given Bexagliflozin. That is 3.1% 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.

125Reports
55%Marked serious
4.0%Recovered
16%Died or euthanised
24 daysTypical onset
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How soon it started

Same day
8 7.1%
1–2 days
8 7.1%
3–7 days
18 16%
1–4 weeks
26 23%
Over a month
52 46%

How the animals did

Recovered
5 4.0%
Still unwell when reported
63 50%
Died
1 0.8%
Euthanised
19 15%
Not known
37 30%

Problems reported at the same time

Ketosis
56 45%
Weight loss
45 36%
Loss of appetite
43 34%
Hyperglycaemia
41 33%
Glucosuria
34 27%
Lethargy
30 24%
Kidney problems
30 24%
Vomiting
28 22%

Age of the animals

Under 1 year
0
1–3 years
0
4–7 years
19
8–11 years
40
12+ years
61

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 urinary tract infection in cats?
125 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 24 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).

Urinary tract infection with similar medicines

All reported side effects of Bexagliflozin in cats · Medicines most reported with urinary tract infection