Lethargy after Apomorphine in dogs

20 reports to the FDA describe lethargy in dogs given Apomorphine. That is 15% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 11% across reports for all dog medicines.

20Reports
75%Marked serious
20%Recovered
20%Died or euthanised
Same dayTypical onset
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How soon it started

Same day
14 78%
1–2 days
2 11%
3–7 days
1 5.6%
1–4 weeks
1 5.6%
Over a month
0 0.0%

How the animals did

Recovered
4 20%
Still unwell when reported
8 40%
Died
2 10%
Euthanised
2 10%
Not known
4 20%

Problems reported at the same time

Loss of appetite
5 25%
Death
4 20%
Tremors
4 20%
Breathing problems
3 15%
Kidney problems
3 15%
Increased heart rate
3 15%

Age of the animals

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

About this medicine

Type: medicine.

Questions owners ask

Can Apomorphine cause lethargy in dogs?
20 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 the same 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).

Lethargy with similar medicines

All reported side effects of Apomorphine in dogs · Medicines most reported with lethargy