Abnormal radiograph finding after Atipamezole in dogs

65 reports to the FDA describe abnormal radiograph finding in dogs given Atipamezole. That is 2.4% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 0.9% across reports for all dog medicines, so it is reported unusually often with this medicine.

65Reports
57%Marked serious
9.2%Recovered
43%Died or euthanised
2 daysTypical onset
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How soon it started

Same day
14 36%
1–2 days
6 15%
3–7 days
4 10%
1–4 weeks
6 15%
Over a month
9 23%

How the animals did

Recovered
5 7.7%
Recovered with lasting effects
1 1.5%
Still unwell when reported
12 18%
Died
21 32%
Euthanised
7 11%
Not known
19 29%

Problems reported at the same time

Age of the animals

Under 1 year
12
1–3 years
14
4–7 years
20
8–11 years
10
12+ years
9

About this medicine

Type: medicine.

Questions owners ask

Can Atipamezole cause abnormal radiograph finding in dogs?
65 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 2 days 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).

Abnormal radiograph finding with similar medicines

All reported side effects of Atipamezole in dogs · Medicines most reported with abnormal radiograph finding