Didn't work as expected after Firocoxib (Previcox) in horses
74 reports to the FDA describe didn't work as expected in horses given Firocoxib. That is 15% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 23% across reports for all horse medicines, so it is reported less often than average with this medicine.
74Reports
31%Marked serious
14%Recovered
11%Died or euthanised
17 daysTypical onset
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About this medicine
Firocoxib relieves pain and inflammation from arthritis.
Products with this ingredient include Previcox. The FDA hides brand names in its public data, so these reports cover every product with the same active ingredients.
NSAIDs can affect the stomach, liver and kidneys. Vets usually recommend blood tests before and during long-term use.
Questions owners ask
- Can Firocoxib cause didn't work as expected in horses?
- 74 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 17 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).
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