Medication error after Bedinvetmab (Librela) in dogs

715 reports to the FDA describe medication error in dogs given Bedinvetmab. That is 3.6% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 0.6% across reports for all dog medicines, so it is reported unusually often with this medicine.

715Reports
70%Marked serious
9.2%Recovered
20%Died or euthanised
23 daysTypical onset
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How soon it started

Same day
126 22%
1–2 days
46 7.9%
3–7 days
34 5.9%
1–4 weeks
117 20%
Over a month
257 44%

How the animals did

Recovered
65 9.1%
Recovered with lasting effects
1 0.1%
Still unwell when reported
464 65%
Died
39 5.5%
Euthanised
102 14%
Not known
44 6.2%

Problems reported at the same time

Age of the animals

Under 1 year
0
1–3 years
10
4–7 years
52
8–11 years
285
12+ years
360

About this medicine

Bedinvetmab reduces osteoarthritis pain in dogs (monthly injection).

Products with this ingredient include Librela. The FDA hides brand names in its public data, so these reports cover every product with the same active ingredients.

Questions owners ask

Can Bedinvetmab cause medication error in dogs?
715 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 23 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).

Medication error with similar medicines

All reported side effects of Bedinvetmab in dogs · Medicines most reported with medication error