Dexmedetomidine (Dexdomitor) side effects in dogs
5,470 reports sent to the FDA between 2007 and 2026 involve Dexmedetomidine in dogs. The most reported problems were bradycardia, vomiting, loss of appetite. 43% were marked serious, and where it was recorded, signs eased after stopping the medicine in 87% of cases.
About this medicine
Dexmedetomidine sedation and pain relief (also an oral gel for noise anxiety).
Products with this ingredient include Dexdomitor, Sileo. The FDA hides brand names in its public data, so these reports cover every product with the same active ingredients.
Most reported side effects
Share = percentage of this medicine's reports that mention the problem. One report can list several problems.
Reports that it didn't work
Some reports are about the medicine not working (for example a dog still getting fleas or heartworm), not about a side effect.
How soon problems started
Time from the first dose to the first sign, where both dates were reported (3,828 reports).
How the animals did
Breeds named most often
Popular breeds appear more often because there are more of them.
- Labrador Retriever 426 reports
- German Shepherd Dog 174 reports
- Shih Tzu 131 reports
- Chihuahua 124 reports
- Golden Retriever 120 reports
- Bull - American Pit Terrier 103 reports
- Boxer (german Boxer) 96 reports
- Rottweiler 78 reports
- Yorkshire Terrier 77 reports
- Dachshund 64 reports