Swelling after Ketoconazole in dogs

114 reports to the FDA describe swelling in dogs given Ketoconazole. That is 5.1% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 2.8% across reports for all dog medicines, so it is reported unusually often with this medicine.

114Reports
73%Marked serious
30%Recovered
13%Died or euthanised
15 daysTypical onset
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How soon it started

Same day
13 15%
1–2 days
15 18%
3–7 days
8 9.4%
1–4 weeks
16 19%
Over a month
33 39%

How the animals did

Recovered
33 29%
Recovered with lasting effects
1 0.9%
Still unwell when reported
39 34%
Died
7 6.1%
Euthanised
8 7.0%
Not known
26 23%

Problems reported at the same time

Age of the animals

Under 1 year
10
1–3 years
23
4–7 years
31
8–11 years
28
12+ years
16

About this medicine

Type: medicine.

Questions owners ask

Can Ketoconazole cause swelling in dogs?
114 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 15 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).

Swelling with similar medicines

All reported side effects of Ketoconazole in dogs · Medicines most reported with swelling