Blood problems after Midazolam in dogs

71 reports to the FDA describe blood problems in dogs given Midazolam. That is 5.9% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 1.8% across reports for all dog medicines, so it is reported unusually often with this medicine.

71Reports
96%Marked serious
7.0%Recovered
54%Died or euthanised
4 daysTypical onset
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How soon it started

Same day
9 14%
1–2 days
17 26%
3–7 days
16 25%
1–4 weeks
10 15%
Over a month
13 20%

How the animals did

Recovered
5 7.0%
Still unwell when reported
26 37%
Died
10 14%
Euthanised
28 39%
Not known
2 2.8%

Problems reported at the same time

Age of the animals

Under 1 year
14
1–3 years
10
4–7 years
19
8–11 years
19
12+ years
9

About this medicine

Type: medicine.

Questions owners ask

Can Midazolam cause blood problems in dogs?
71 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 4 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).

Blood problems with similar medicines

All reported side effects of Midazolam in dogs · Medicines most reported with blood problems