Apnoea after Deracoxib (Deramaxx) in dogs

39 reports to the FDA describe apnoea in dogs given Deracoxib. That is 0.4% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 0.2% across reports for all dog medicines, so it is reported unusually often with this medicine.

39Reports

5.1%Marked serious

0.0%Recovered

92%Died or euthanised

–Typical onset

How the animals did

Died

36 92%

Not known

3 7.7%

Problems reported at the same time

36 92%

25 64%

24 62%

19 49%

14 36%

13 33%

13 33%

12 31%

Age of the animals

Under 1 year

1–3 years

4–7 years

8–11 years

12+ years

About this medicine

Deracoxib relieves pain and inflammation from arthritis or after surgery.

Products with this ingredient include Deramaxx. 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 Deracoxib cause apnoea in dogs?: 39 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.
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).

Apnoea with similar medicines

Apnoea after Carprofen (Rimadyl) 134 reports · 0.3% of its reports

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