Kidney problems after Medetomidine in cats

21 reports to the FDA describe kidney problems in cats given Medetomidine. That is 4.3% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 4.5% across reports for all cat medicines.

21Reports
24%Marked serious
0.0%Recovered
67%Died or euthanised
–Typical onset
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How the animals did

Still unwell when reported
2 9.5%
Died
13 62%
Euthanised
1 4.8%
Not known
5 24%

Problems reported at the same time

13 62%
Hyperphosphataemia
6 29%
Dehydration
4 19%

Age of the animals

Under 1 year
9
1–3 years
3
4–7 years
5
8–11 years
3
12+ years
1

About this medicine

Type: medicine.

Questions owners ask

Can Medetomidine cause kidney problems in cats?
21 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

All reported side effects of Medetomidine in cats · Medicines most reported with kidney problems