Itching after Propofol in cats

62 reports to the FDA describe itching in cats given Propofol. That is 5.3% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 8.9% across reports for all cat medicines, so it is reported less often than average with this medicine.

62Reports
27%Marked serious
16%Recovered
9.7%Died or euthanised
1 daysTypical onset
SponsoredWorried about your pet? Ask a veterinarian online, 24/7

How soon it started

Same day
23 42%
1–2 days
11 20%
3–7 days
7 13%
1–4 weeks
7 13%
Over a month
7 13%

How the animals did

Recovered
10 16%
Still unwell when reported
29 47%
Died
3 4.8%
Euthanised
3 4.8%
Not known
17 27%

Problems reported at the same time

Age of the animals

Under 1 year
9
1–3 years
8
4–7 years
10
8–11 years
14
12+ years
18

About this medicine

Type: medicine.

Questions owners ask

Can Propofol cause itching in cats?
62 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.
How soon after a dose was it reported?
In half of the reports with dates, it started within 1 day of the first dose.
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).

Itching with similar medicines

All reported side effects of Propofol in cats · Medicines most reported with itching