Liver problems after Cyclosporine (Atopica) in dogs
The FDA has received 1,186 reports of liver problems in dogs after Cyclosporine. That is 7.8% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 4.6% across reports for all dog medicines, so it is reported unusually often with this medicine.
1,186Reports
31%Marked serious
5.1%Recovered
16%Died or euthanised
31 daysTypical onset
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How soon it started
How the animals did
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Age of the animals
About this medicine
Cyclosporine controls allergic skin disease and some immune conditions.
Products with this ingredient include Atopica. The FDA hides brand names in its public data, so these reports cover every product with the same active ingredients.
Questions owners ask
- Can Cyclosporine cause liver problems in dogs?
- 1,186 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 31 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).
Liver problems with similar medicines
- Liver problems after Oclacitinib (Apoquel) 2,601 reports · 9.0% of its reports
- Liver problems after Ilunocitinib (Zenrelia) 263 reports · 12% of its reports
All reported side effects of Cyclosporine in dogs · Medicines most reported with liver problems