Weakness after Robenacoxib (Onsior) in cats

79 reports to the FDA describe weakness in cats given Robenacoxib. That is 2.4% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 1.2% across reports for all cat medicines, so it is reported unusually often with this medicine.

79Reports
75%Marked serious
13%Recovered
39%Died or euthanised
1 daysTypical onset
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How soon it started

Same day
23 34%
1–2 days
17 25%
3–7 days
10 15%
1–4 weeks
10 15%
Over a month
8 12%

How the animals did

Recovered
9 11%
Recovered with lasting effects
1 1.3%
Still unwell when reported
27 34%
Died
13 16%
Euthanised
18 23%
Not known
11 14%

Problems reported at the same time

Age of the animals

Under 1 year
10
1–3 years
8
4–7 years
10
8–11 years
21
12+ years
28

About this medicine

Robenacoxib relieves pain and inflammation (short courses).

Products with this ingredient include Onsior. 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.

Questions owners ask

Can Robenacoxib cause weakness in cats?
79 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).

Weakness with similar medicines

All reported side effects of Robenacoxib in cats · Medicines most reported with weakness