Firocoxib (Previcox) side effects in cats

52 reports sent to the FDA between 2005 and 2025 involve Firocoxib in cats. The most reported problems were accidental exposure, vomiting, liver problems. 33% were marked serious, and where it was recorded, signs eased after stopping the medicine in 0% of cases.

52Reports
33%Marked serious
94%Only medicine involved
9.6%Recovered
13%Died or euthanised
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About this medicine

Firocoxib relieves pain and inflammation from arthritis.

Products with this ingredient include Previcox. 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

Vomiting
19 37%
Liver problems
11 21%
Loss of appetite
9 17%
Kidney problems
7 13%
Lethargy
7 13%
Blood problems
5 9.6%
Fever
3 5.8%
Hyperphosphataemia
3 5.8%
Breathing problems
3 5.8%
Dehydration
2 3.8%
Hypothermia
2 3.8%
Restlessness or agitation
2 3.8%
Diarrhea
2 3.8%
Hyperkalaemia
2 3.8%

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

How soon problems started

Same day
15 71%
1–2 days
3 14%
3–7 days
2 9.5%
1–4 weeks
1 4.8%
Over a month
0 0.0%

Time from the first dose to the first sign, where both dates were reported (21 reports).

How the animals did

Recovered
5 9.6%
Still unwell when reported
1 1.9%
Died
6 12%
Euthanised
1 1.9%
Not known
39 75%

Breeds named most often

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

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