Liver problems after Propofol in cats

55 reports to the FDA describe liver problems in cats given Propofol. That is 4.7% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 2.8% across reports for all cat medicines, so it is reported unusually often with this medicine.

55Reports
89%Marked serious
7.3%Recovered
44%Died or euthanised
1 daysTypical onset
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How soon it started

Same day
19 37%
1–2 days
17 33%
3–7 days
5 9.8%
1–4 weeks
4 7.8%
Over a month
6 12%

How the animals did

Recovered
4 7.3%
Still unwell when reported
21 38%
Died
13 24%
Euthanised
11 20%
Not known
6 11%

Problems reported at the same time

Age of the animals

Under 1 year
8
1–3 years
3
4–7 years
11
8–11 years
18
12+ years
15

About this medicine

Type: medicine.

Questions owners ask

Can Propofol cause liver problems in cats?
55 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).

Liver problems with similar medicines

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