Deracoxib (Deramaxx) side effects in cats

101 reports sent to the FDA between 2003 and 2019 involve Deracoxib in cats. The most reported problems were accidental exposure, vomiting, kidney problems. 4.0% were marked serious, and where it was recorded, signs eased after stopping the medicine in 100% of cases.

101Reports
4.0%Marked serious
100%Only medicine involved
5.0%Recovered
3.0%Died or euthanised
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About this medicine

Deracoxib relieves pain and inflammation from arthritis or after surgery.

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

NSAIDs can affect the stomach, liver and kidneys. Vets usually recommend blood tests before and during long-term use.

Most reported side effects

39 39%
Lethargy
17 17%
Loose stool
17 17%
No sign
15 15%
Pr-lymph node(s), lesion(s)
14 14%
Loss of appetite
12 12%
Liver problems
10 9.9%
Diarrhea
10 9.9%
Pr-liver, lesion(s)
10 9.9%
Constipation
9 8.9%
Pr-small intestine, lesion(s)
9 8.9%
Pr-stomach, lesion(s)
8 7.9%

Share = percentage of this medicine's reports that mention the problem. One report can list several problems.

How the animals did

Recovered
5 5.0%
Died
3 3.0%
Not known
93 92%

Breeds named most often

Popular breeds appear more often because there are more of them.

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