Hyperglycaemia after Propofol in dogs

41 reports to the FDA describe hyperglycaemia in dogs given Propofol. That is 1.3% 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.

41Reports
76%Marked serious
17%Recovered
39%Died or euthanised
3 daysTypical onset
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How soon it started

Same day
5 17%
1–2 days
10 33%
3–7 days
5 17%
1–4 weeks
4 13%
Over a month
6 20%

How the animals did

Recovered
5 12%
Recovered with lasting effects
2 4.9%
Still unwell when reported
8 20%
Died
6 15%
Euthanised
10 24%
Not known
10 24%

Problems reported at the same time

Age of the animals

Under 1 year
3
1–3 years
11
4–7 years
15
8–11 years
8
12+ years
4

About this medicine

Type: medicine.

Questions owners ask

Can Propofol cause hyperglycaemia in dogs?
41 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 3 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).

Hyperglycaemia with similar medicines

All reported side effects of Propofol in dogs · Medicines most reported with hyperglycaemia