Elevated globulins after Deracoxib (Deramaxx) in dogs

The FDA has received 126 reports of elevated globulins in dogs after Deracoxib. That is 1.1% 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.

126Reports
12%Marked serious
4.0%Recovered
25%Died or euthanised
–Typical onset
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How the animals did

Recovered
4 3.2%
Recovered with lasting effects
1 0.8%
Still unwell when reported
10 7.9%
Died
30 24%
Euthanised
2 1.6%
Not known
79 63%

Problems reported at the same time

Age of the animals

Under 1 year
3
1–3 years
16
4–7 years
27
8–11 years
55
12+ years
25

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 elevated globulins in dogs?
126 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).

Elevated globulins with similar medicines

All reported side effects of Deracoxib in dogs · Medicines most reported with elevated globulins