Abnormal ultrasound finding after Prednisone in dogs
167 reports to the FDA describe abnormal ultrasound finding in dogs given Prednisone. That is 1.9% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 0.5% across reports for all dog medicines, so it is reported unusually often with this medicine.
167Reports
86%Marked serious
6.6%Recovered
38%Died or euthanised
16 daysTypical onset
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About this medicine
Prednisone reduces inflammation and immune activity.
Steroids commonly cause increased thirst, urination and appetite, especially at higher doses.
Questions owners ask
- Can Prednisone cause abnormal ultrasound finding in dogs?
- 167 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 16 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).
Abnormal ultrasound finding with similar medicines
- Abnormal ultrasound finding after Dexamethasone 97 reports · 3.6% of its reports
- Abnormal ultrasound finding after Prednisolone + Trimeprazine 37 reports · 1.8% of its reports
- Abnormal ultrasound finding after Prednisolone 31 reports · 2.6% of its reports
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