Kidney problems after Deracoxib (Deramaxx) in cats

38 reports to the FDA describe kidney problems in cats given Deracoxib. That is 38% 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.

38Reports

0.0%Marked serious

0.0%Recovered

5.3%Died or euthanised

–Typical onset

How the animals did

Died

2 5.3%

Not known

36 95%

Problems reported at the same time

Death

26 68%

Pr-thymus, lesion(s)

20 53%

Vomiting

17 45%

Loose stool

16 42%

Pr-lymph node(s), lesion(s)

14 37%

Accidental exposure

10 26%

Loss of appetite

10 26%

Pr-liver, lesion(s)

10 26%

Age of the animals

Under 1 year

1–3 years

4–7 years

8–11 years

12+ years

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.

Questions owners ask

Can Deracoxib cause kidney problems in cats?: 38 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.
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 Meloxicam (Metacam) 1,699 reports · 47% of its reports
Kidney problems after Robenacoxib (Onsior) 338 reports · 10% of its reports
Kidney problems after Carprofen (Rimadyl) 277 reports · 16% of its reports

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