Eye or vision problems after Medetomidine in dogs

32 reports to the FDA describe eye or vision problems in dogs given Medetomidine. That is 1.5% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 0.7% across reports for all dog medicines, so it is reported unusually often with this medicine.

32Reports
3.1%Marked serious
0.0%Recovered
9.4%Died or euthanised
–Typical onset
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How the animals did

Still unwell when reported
1 3.1%
Died
3 9.4%
Not known
28 88%

Problems reported at the same time

Age of the animals

Under 1 year
3
1–3 years
11
4–7 years
7
8–11 years
7
12+ years
2

About this medicine

Type: medicine.

Questions owners ask

Can Medetomidine cause eye or vision problems in dogs?
32 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).

Eye or vision problems with similar medicines

All reported side effects of Medetomidine in dogs · Medicines most reported with eye or vision problems