Dexmedetomidine (Dexdomitor) side effects in cats
2,626 reports sent to the FDA between 2007 and 2026 involve Dexmedetomidine in cats. The most reported problems were loss of appetite, fever, lethargy. 42% were marked serious, and where it was recorded, signs eased after stopping the medicine in 75% of cases.
About this medicine
Dexmedetomidine sedation and pain relief (also an oral gel for noise anxiety).
Products with this ingredient include Dexdomitor, Sileo. The FDA hides brand names in its public data, so these reports cover every product with the same active ingredients.
Most reported side effects
Share = percentage of this medicine's reports that mention the problem. One report can list several problems.
Reports that it didn't work
Some reports are about the medicine not working (for example a cat still getting fleas or heartworm), not about a side effect.
How soon problems started
Time from the first dose to the first sign, where both dates were reported (2,052 reports).
How the animals did
Breeds named most often
Popular breeds appear more often because there are more of them.
- Domestic Shorthair 1,117 reports
- Domestic 247 reports
- Domestic Longhair 192 reports
- Cat (other) 156 reports
- Domestic Mediumhair 121 reports
- Siamese 52 reports
- Maine Coon 36 reports
- Ragdoll 27 reports
- Persian 23 reports
- Himalayan 11 reports