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Acepromazine

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Acepromazine

Acepromazine

Drug type: Generic ingredient • Generic profile • No FDA branded products linked

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Species: Both

Manufacturer: Multiple FDA sponsors

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Acepromazine

PromAce Injectable can be used as an aid in controlling intractable animals during examination, treatment, grooming, x-ray and minor surgical procedures; to alleviate itching as a result of skin irritation; as an antiemetic to control vomiting associated with motion sickness. PromAce Injectable can be used as an aid in controlling fractious animals during examination,treatment, loading and transportation. Particularly useful when used in conjunction with local anesthesia for firing, castration, neurectomy, removal of skin tumors, ocular surgery and applying casts. Used as an aid in controlling intractable animals during examination, treatment, grooming, x-ray, and minor surgical procedures; to alleviate itching as a result of skin irritation; as an antlemetic to control comiting associated with motion sickness. Species commonly shown: Both, Dog, No Use Class Stated Or Implied, Horse, No Use Class Stated Or Implied.

Generic name
Acepromazine
Brand names
Acepromazine Maleate Injection, Acepromazine Maleate Tablets
Manufacturer
Multiple FDA sponsors
Species
Both, Dog, No Use Class Stated Or Implied, Horse, No Use Class Stated Or Implied, Cat, No Use Class Stated Or Implied
Dosage forms
Liquid (Solution), Tablet
Prescription
Prescription required
Completeness
100%
Validation
Complete
Brand names
Acepromazine Maleate Injection Acepromazine Maleate Tablets
Dosage forms
Liquid (Solution) Tablet

Indications / Uses

PromAce Injectable can be used as an aid in controlling intractable animals during examination, treatment, grooming, x-ray and minor surgical procedures; to alleviate itching as a result of skin irritation; as an antiemetic to control vomiting associated with motion sickness. PromAce Injectable can be used as an aid in controlling fractious animals during examination,treatment, loading and transportation. Particularly useful when used in conjunction with local anesthesia for firing, castration, neurectomy, removal of skin tumors, ocular surgery and applying casts. Used as an aid in controlling intractable animals during examination, treatment, grooming, x-ray, and minor surgical procedures; to alleviate itching as a result of skin irritation; as an antlemetic to control comiting associated with motion sickness.

Warnings / Contraindications

Not for use in animals intended for food. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

  • Not for use in animals intended for food. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

Side Effects

Top reported reactions (openFDA): Vomiting, Lack of efficacy - NOS, Death, Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological'), Diarrhoea, Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in Neurological).

FAQ

Both, Dog, No Use Class Stated Or Implied, Horse, No Use Class Stated Or Implied, Cat, No Use Class Stated Or Implied

Yes. Roxee shows this as prescription-only.

Liquid (Solution), Tablet

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Used for:

As an aid in tranquilization and as a preanesthetic agent in dogs. Acepromazine Maleate Tablets can be used as an aid in controlling intractable animals during examination, treatment, grooming, x-ray and minor surgical p...

Dosing note:

Exact dosing depends on your pet's species, weight, and health status. Use your veterinarian's instructions for the exact dose and schedule.

What to watch for:

  • wobbly/unsteady walking (1 reports)
  • Hyperphosphataemia (1 reports)
  • Hypernatremia (1 reports)

When to call the vet:

  • Repeated vomiting or diarrhea.
  • Severe lethargy (hard to wake, very low energy).
  • Collapse or fainting.
  • Trouble breathing.
  • Facial swelling or hives.
  • Blood in vomit or stool.

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Major cautions & emergency warning signs

Side effects to monitor:

  • wobbly/unsteady walking
  • Hyperphosphataemia
  • Hypernatremia

Most reported reactions:

  • Unsteady walking (ataxia) (1 reports)
  • Hyperphosphataemia (1 reports)
  • Hypernatremia (1 reports)

Emergency warning signs:

  • Repeated vomiting or diarrhea.
  • Severe lethargy (hard to wake, very low energy).
  • Collapse or fainting.
  • Trouble breathing.
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Quick Facts

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Species: Both
Manufacturer: Multiple FDA sponsors
Form: Liquid (Solution), Tablet
Identifiers:
ANADA: 200319 ANADA: 200361 ANADA: 200757 NADA: 135299 NADA: 15030 NADA: 32702 NDC Package: 0010-3827-01 NDC Package: 0010-6703-01 NDC Package: 0010-6703-02 NDC Package: 0010-6704-01 NDC Package: 0010-6704-02 NDC Package: 10695-181-10 NDC Package: 11695-0093-1 NDC Package: 11695-0093-5 NDC Package: 11695-0094-1 NDC Package: 11695-0094-5 NDC Package: 11695-0095-5 NDC Package: 11695-7033-1 NDC Package: 11695-7033-2 NDC Package: 11695-7034-1
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Warnings / Contraindications

Not for use in animals intended for food. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

  • High: Not for use in animals intended for food. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.
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Adverse Reactions

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Tracked signals
32
Reported cases
32
Serious reports
23
Species represented
2
Grouped by Body System
Digestive (2) · Loss of appetite, Appetite loss Neurologic (1) · Unsteady walking (ataxia) Behavior (1) · Behavioral disorder (unspecified) Other (28) · Hyperphosphataemia, Hypernatremia, Hyperglycaemia
Most Reported Reactions
Reaction Body system Cases Species Serious cases
Neurologic 1 Dog 1
Other 1 Dog 1
Other 1 Dog 1
Other 1 Dog 1
Other 1 Dog 1
Other 1 Cat 1
Other 1 Cat 1
Other 1 Cat 1

Species coverage: Dog (18) Cat (14)

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Reaction Body system Species Seriousness Frequency Reports
Neurologic Dog Serious - 1
Digestive Cat Non-serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Cat Serious - 1
Other Cat Non-serious - 1
Other Cat Serious - 1
Other Cat Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Cat Serious - 1
Other Cat Non-serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Dog Non-serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Dog Non-serious - 1
Other Cat Serious - 1
Other Cat Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Dog Non-serious - 1
Behavior Cat Serious - 1
Digestive Dog Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Cat Non-serious - 1
Other Cat Non-serious - 1
Other Cat Serious - 1
Other Dog Non-serious - 1
Other Cat Serious - 1
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FOI

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Acepromazine Maleate Tablets

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Acepromazine Maleate Tablets

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Sponsor
ZYVET AH, Inc.
ANADA
200-757
Status
RX
Form
Tablet
Route
Oral
Species
Dog, No Use Class Stated Or Implied
Composition / specifications
10 mg and 25 mg tablet sizes

Dogs

Indication

As an aid in tranquilization and as a preanesthetic agent in dogs. Acepromazine Maleate Tablets can be used as an aid in controlling intractable animals during examination, treatment, grooming, x-ray and minor surgical procedures.

Dosage

0.25 – 1.0 mg/lb of body weight. Dosage may be repeated as required.

Acepromazine Maleate Injection

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Acepromazine Maleate Injection

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Sponsor
Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA Inc.
ANADA
200-361
Status
RX
Form
Liquid (Solution)
Route
Intramuscular, Intravenous, Subcutaneous
Species
Dog, No Use Class Stated Or Implied • Horse, No Use Class Stated Or Implied • Cat, No Use Class Stated Or Implied
Composition / specifications
Each milliliter of sterile aqueous solution contains 10 milligrams of acepromazine maleate.

Cats

Indication
It is used as a tranquilizer.
Dosage
0.5 to 1.0 milligram per pound of body weight. The drug is administered intravenously, intramuscularly or subcutaneously with the dosage individualized depending upon the degree of tranquilization required.
Limitations
Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

Dogs

Indication
It is used as a tranquilizer.
Dosage
0.25 to 0.5 milligram per pound of body weight. The drug is administered intravenously, intramuscularly or subcutaneously with the dosage individualized depending upon the degree of tranquilization required.
Limitations
Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

Horses

Indication
It is used as a tranquilizer.
Dosage
2.0 to 4.0 milligrams per 100 pounds of body weight. The drug is administered intravenously, intramuscularly or subcutaneously with the dosage individualized depending upon the degree of tranquilization required.
Limitations
Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

Acepromazine Maleate Injection

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Acepromazine Maleate Injection

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Sponsor
Elanco US Inc.
ANADA
200-319
Status
RX
Form
Liquid (Solution)
Route
Subcutaneous, Intravenous, Intramuscular
Species
Dog, No Use Class Stated Or Implied • Horse, No Use Class Stated Or Implied • Cat, No Use Class Stated Or Implied
Composition / specifications
Each milliliter of sterile aqueous solution contains 10 milligrams of acepromazine maleate.

Dogs

Indication
It is used as a tranquilizer.
Dosage
0.25 to 0.5 milligram per pound of body weight. The drug is administered intravenously, intramuscularly or subcutaneously with the dosage individualized depending upon the degree of tranquilization required.
Limitations
Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

Cats

Indication
It is used as a tranquilizer.
Dosage
0.5 to 1.0 milligram per pound of body weight. The drug is administered intravenously, intramuscularly or subcutaneously with the dosage individualized depending upon the degree of tranquilization required.
Limitations
Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

Horses

Indication
It is used as a tranquilizer.
Dosage
2.0 to 4.0 milligrams per 100 pounds of body weight. The drug is administered intravenously, intramuscularly or subcutaneously with the dosage individualized depending upon the degree of tranquilization required.
Limitations
Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

FOI Summary oA 200-757 Approved August 31, 2023.pdf

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At a Glance

Quick facts and links to official labeling and safety signals.

Data freshness
  • Storefront facts: Source Roxee | Refreshed Apr 22, 2026, 10:07 AM UTC
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  • Animal Drugs @ FDA: Source FDA | Refreshed May 5, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC
    Applications/products are imported from FDA export data.
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  • openFDA reaction terms: Source FDA openFDA | Refreshed May 5, 2026, 10:04 AM UTC
  • openFDA case summaries: Source FDA openFDA | Refreshed May 5, 2026, 10:04 AM UTC
Official (FDA)
Identity: Generic ingredient • No FDA branded products linked
No official FDA brand rows linked yet for this ingredient.
Case-reported brands (openFDA): MSK
Catalog species: Both • FDA-labeled species: Cat, Dog, Horse
Rx/OTC: RX
Form/route: Liquid (Solution), Tablet • Intramuscular, Intravenous, Oral, Subcutaneous
Applications: ANADA 200-757 • ANADA 200-361 • ANADA 200-319
Documents: 3 (FOI: 3) • SPL: 3 • Label highlights • Official documents
Safety (openFDA)
Top reactions: Dog 9 • Cat 17 • View
Case summaries: 8 (showing 8) • View
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Diagnosis Codes

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Counseling and Monitoring Highlights

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Owner-facing counseling points
  • Not for use in animals intended for food. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. (Contraindication, High)
Top reaction signals
Unsteady walking (ataxia) (1) Hyperphosphataemia (1) Hypernatremia (1) Hyperglycaemia (1) Hypercalcaemic condition (1) Hissing (1) Head bobbing (1) Gingivitis (1)

Identifiers & Packages

Normalized identifiers (NDC/NADA/ANADA) and package metadata from regulator listings.

Identifiers
ANADA: 200319 ANADA: 200361 ANADA: 200757 NADA: 135299 NADA: 15030 NADA: 32702 NDC Package: 0010-3827-01 NDC Package: 0010-6703-01 NDC Package: 0010-6703-02 NDC Package: 0010-6704-01 NDC Package: 0010-6704-02 NDC Package: 10695-181-10 NDC Package: 11695-0093-1 NDC Package: 11695-0093-5 NDC Package: 11695-0094-1 NDC Package: 11695-0094-5 NDC Package: 11695-0095-5 NDC Package: 11695-7033-1 NDC Package: 11695-7033-2 NDC Package: 11695-7034-1 NDC Package: 11695-7034-2 NDC Package: 13985-582-25 NDC Package: 13985-582-50 NDC Package: 13985-583-10
Package NDC Product NDC Form / Route Status
0010-3827-01 0010 -
0010-6703-01 0010 -
0010-6703-02 0010 -
0010-6704-01 0010 -
0010-6704-02 0010 -
10695-181-10 10695 -
11695-0093-1 11695 -
11695-0093-5 11695 -
11695-0094-1 11695 -
11695-0094-5 11695 -
11695-0095-5 11695 -
11695-7033-1 11695 -
11695-7033-2 11695 -
11695-7034-1 11695 -
11695-7034-2 11695 -
13985-582-25 13985 -
13985-582-50 13985 -
13985-583-10 13985 -
13985-583-50 13985 -
13985-587-50 13985 -

Enriched Documents

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Data Sources & Change Log

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Official 10 Clinical 5 Manufacturer 0 Marketing 0
Current Field Facts
  • contraindications: Not for use in animals intended for food. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. (Clinical, 2026-04-15)
  • contraindications: Not for use in animals intended for food. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. (Clinical, 2026-04-11)
  • side_effects: Top reported reactions (openFDA): Vomiting, Lack of efficacy - NOS, Death, Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological'), Diarrhoea, … (Clinical, 2026-04-11)
  • usage: PromAce Injectable can be used as an aid in controlling intractable animals during examination, treatment, grooming, x-ray and minor surgical procedures; to al… (Clinical, 2026-04-15)
  • usage: PromAce Injectable can be used as an aid in controlling intractable animals during examination, treatment, grooming, x-ray and minor surgical procedures; to al… (Clinical, 2026-04-11)
  • contraindications: Not for use in animals intended for food. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. (Official, 2026-04-22)
  • contraindications: Not for use in animals intended for food. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. (Official, 2026-02-12)
  • side_effects: Top reported reactions (openFDA): Vomiting, Lack of efficacy - NOS, Death, Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological'), Diarrhoea, … (Official, 2026-04-22)
  • side_effects: Top reported reactions (openFDA): Vomiting, Lack of efficacy - NOS, Death, Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological'), Diarrhoea, … (Official, 2026-04-15)
  • side_effects: Top reported reactions (openFDA): Vomiting, Lack of efficacy - NOS, Death, Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological'), Diarrhoea, … (Official, 2026-02-12)
  • usage: PromAce Injectable can be used as an aid in controlling intractable animals during examination, treatment, grooming, x-ray and minor surgical procedures; to al… (Official, 2026-04-22)
  • usage: PromAce Injectable can be used as an aid in controlling intractable animals during examination, treatment, grooming, x-ray and minor surgical procedures; to al… (Official, 2026-02-12)
Recent Revisions
  • side_effects updated 2026-04-22 10:07 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
  • contraindications updated 2026-04-22 10:07 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
  • usage updated 2026-04-22 10:07 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
  • side_effects updated 2026-04-15 10:04 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
  • contraindications updated 2026-04-15 10:04 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
  • usage updated 2026-04-15 10:04 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
  • side_effects updated 2026-04-11 10:05 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
  • contraindications updated 2026-04-11 10:05 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
  • usage updated 2026-04-11 10:05 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
  • side_effects updated 2026-02-12 22:44 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
  • contraindications updated 2026-02-12 22:44 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
  • usage updated 2026-02-12 22:44 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields

FDA Products & Applications (Animal Drugs @ FDA)

Official sponsor/proprietary-name/application-status records linked by active ingredient.

Product Sponsor Application Status Published
Acepromazine Maleate Tablets
RX
Acepromazine Maleate
Tablet • Oral
Label highlights
Official documents
ZYVET AH, Inc. ANADA 200-757 Approved Sep 1, 2023
Acepromazine Maleate Injection
RX
Acepromazine Maleate
Liquid (Solution) • Intramuscular, Intravenous, Subcutaneous
Label highlights
Official documents
Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA Inc. ANADA 200-361 W May 3, 2023
Acepromazine Maleate Injection
RX
Acepromazine Maleate
Liquid (Solution) • Subcutaneous, Intravenous, Intramuscular
Label highlights
Official documents
Elanco US Inc. ANADA 200-319 Approved Jun 1, 2016

Data source: FDA Animal Drugs @ FDA (public search export).

What It's For (FDA Label Highlights)

Extracted from FDA Animal Drugs @ FDA product labeling. Always confirm details with your veterinarian.

Species: Dog, No Use Class Stated Or Implied
Composition / specifications
10 mg and 25 mg tablet sizes
Dogs
Indication

As an aid in tranquilization and as a preanesthetic agent in dogs. Acepromazine Maleate Tablets can be used as an aid in controlling intractable animals during examination, treatment, grooming, x-ray and minor surgical procedures.

Dosage

0.25 – 1.0 mg/lb of body weight. Dosage may be repeated as required.

Limitations

FDA page: Open in Animal Drugs @ FDA

Species: Dog, No Use Class Stated Or Implied • Horse, No Use Class Stated Or Implied • Cat, No Use Class Stated Or Implied
Composition / specifications
Each milliliter of sterile aqueous solution contains 10 milligrams of acepromazine maleate.
Cats
Indication
It is used as a tranquilizer.
Dosage
0.5 to 1.0 milligram per pound of body weight. The drug is administered intravenously, intramuscularly or subcutaneously with the dosage individualized depending upon the degree of tranquilization required.
Limitations
Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.
Dogs
Indication
It is used as a tranquilizer.
Dosage
0.25 to 0.5 milligram per pound of body weight. The drug is administered intravenously, intramuscularly or subcutaneously with the dosage individualized depending upon the degree of tranquilization required.
Limitations
Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.
Horses
Indication
It is used as a tranquilizer.
Dosage
2.0 to 4.0 milligrams per 100 pounds of body weight. The drug is administered intravenously, intramuscularly or subcutaneously with the dosage individualized depending upon the degree of tranquilization required.
Limitations
Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

FDA page: Open in Animal Drugs @ FDA

Species: Dog, No Use Class Stated Or Implied • Horse, No Use Class Stated Or Implied • Cat, No Use Class Stated Or Implied
Composition / specifications
Each milliliter of sterile aqueous solution contains 10 milligrams of acepromazine maleate.
Dogs
Indication
It is used as a tranquilizer.
Dosage
0.25 to 0.5 milligram per pound of body weight. The drug is administered intravenously, intramuscularly or subcutaneously with the dosage individualized depending upon the degree of tranquilization required.
Limitations
Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.
Cats
Indication
It is used as a tranquilizer.
Dosage
0.5 to 1.0 milligram per pound of body weight. The drug is administered intravenously, intramuscularly or subcutaneously with the dosage individualized depending upon the degree of tranquilization required.
Limitations
Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.
Horses
Indication
It is used as a tranquilizer.
Dosage
2.0 to 4.0 milligrams per 100 pounds of body weight. The drug is administered intravenously, intramuscularly or subcutaneously with the dosage individualized depending upon the degree of tranquilization required.
Limitations
Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

FDA page: Open in Animal Drugs @ FDA

Usage

PromAce Injectable can be used as an aid in controlling intractable animals during examination, treatment, grooming, x-ray and minor surgical procedures; to alleviate itching as a result of skin irritation; as an antiemetic to control vomiting associated with motion sickness. PromAce Injectable can be used as an aid in controlling fractious animals during examination,treatment, loading and transportation. Particularly useful when used in conjunction with local anesthesia for firing, castration, neurectomy, removal of skin tumors, ocular surgery and applying casts. Used as an aid in controlling intractable animals during examination, treatment, grooming, x-ray, and minor surgical procedures; to alleviate itching as a result of skin irritation; as an antlemetic to control comiting associated with motion sickness.

Source: FDA Animal Drugs @ FDA • Reference

Contraindications

Not for use in animals intended for food. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

Top Reported Reactions (openFDA)

De-duplicated reaction terms grouped by body system from FDA openFDA reports (not verified; does not prove causation).

Digestive
Loss of appetite (1) • Cat Appetite loss (1) • Dog

Showing top 5 for Digestive.

Neurologic
Unsteady walking (1) • Dog

Showing top 5 for Neurologic.

Behavior
Behavioral disorder (1) • Cat

Showing top 5 for Behavior.

Other
Hyperphosphataemia (1) • Dog Hypernatremia (1) • Dog Hyperglycaemia (1) • Dog Hypercalcaemic condition (1) • Dog Hissing (1) • Cat
Show more (23)
Hiding (1) • Cat Head bobbing (1) • Cat Gingivitis (1) • Cat Gastric ulcer (1) • Dog Fibrosarcoma (1) • Cat Fever (1) • Cat Elevated creatinine (1) • Dog Elevated cholesterol (1) • Dog Elevated blood urea nitrogen (1) • Dog Decreased haematocrit (1) • Dog Decreased activity (1) • Cat Death by euthanasia (1) • Cat Death (1) • Dog Cyanosis (1) • Dog Cardiac arrest (1) • Dog Bradycardia (1) • Dog Apnoea (1) • Dog Angioedema (1) • Dog Administration error NOS (1) • Cat Adipsia (1) • Cat Abnormal radiograph finding (1) • Cat Abnormal electrocardiogram (1) • Dog Abnormal cytology (1) • Cat

Showing top 5 for Other.

Data source: FDA openFDA Animal & Veterinary adverse event reports.

Adverse Event Case Summaries (openFDA)

These are individual FDA adverse event reports. They are unverified and do not prove the medication caused the reaction.

Dog, Greyhound, Female, 9 year, 27.3 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Subcutaneous • Reactions: Lack of efficacy - NOS, Unrelated death • Outcome: Euthanized

  • Report ID: USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-075461
  • Serious AE: Yes
  • Treated For AE: Yes
  • Sex: Female
  • Age: 9.00 Year
  • Weight: 27.300 Kilogram
  • Case-reported brand: MSK
  • Case-reported manufacturer: MSK
  • Route: Subcutaneous
Reactions Reported:
Lack of efficacy - NOS Unrelated death
Outcomes: Euthanized

Dog, ['Retriever - Golden', 'Poodle - Standard'], Male, 5 year, 25.5 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Subcutaneous • Reactions: Lack of efficacy - NOS, Unrelated death • Outcome: Euthanized

  • Report ID: USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-075440
  • Serious AE: Yes
  • Treated For AE: Yes
  • Sex: Male
  • Age: 5.00 Year
  • Weight: 25.500 Kilogram
  • Case-reported brand: MSK
  • Case-reported manufacturer: MSK
  • Route: Subcutaneous
Reactions Reported:
Lack of efficacy - NOS Unrelated death
Outcomes: Euthanized

Dog, Crossbred Canine/dog, Male, 14 year, 17.7 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Subcutaneous • Reactions: Lack of efficacy - NOS, Unrelated death • Outcome: Euthanized

  • Report ID: USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-075367
  • Serious AE: Yes
  • Treated For AE: Yes
  • Sex: Male
  • Age: 14.00 Year
  • Weight: 17.700 Kilogram
  • Case-reported brand: MSK
  • Case-reported manufacturer: MSK
  • Route: Subcutaneous
Reactions Reported:
Lack of efficacy - NOS Unrelated death
Outcomes: Euthanized

Dog, Bulldog - French, Female, 8 year, 12.927 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Injection, solution, Intramuscular, Dose: 0.03 mL per animal • Reactions: Tachycardia, Apnoea, Cyanosis, Cardiac arrest, Death… • Outcome: Died

  • Report ID: USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-073109
  • Serious AE: Yes
  • Treated For AE: Yes
  • Sex: Female
  • Age: 8.00 Year
  • Weight: 12.927 Kilogram
  • Case-reported brand: MSK
  • Case-reported manufacturer: MSK
  • Route: Intramuscular
  • Form: Injection, solution
  • Dose: 0.03 mL per animal
Reactions Reported:
Tachycardia Apnoea Cyanosis Cardiac arrest Death Angioedema
Outcomes: Died

Cat, Domestic Shorthair, Male, 2 year, 4.536 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Injection, solution, Unknown • Reactions: Seizure NOS, Death by euthanasia • Outcome: Euthanized

  • Report ID: USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-072459
  • Serious AE: Yes
  • Treated For AE: No
  • Sex: Male
  • Age: 2.00 Year
  • Weight: 4.536 Kilogram
  • Case-reported brand: MSK
  • Case-reported manufacturer: MSK
  • Route: Unknown
  • Form: Injection, solution
Reactions Reported:
Seizure NOS Death by euthanasia
Outcomes: Euthanized

Dog, Spitz - German Pomeranian, Male, 10 year, 3.221 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Unknown • Reactions: Vomiting • Outcome: Recovered/Normal

  • Report ID: USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-070754
  • Serious AE: No
  • Treated For AE: No
  • Sex: Male
  • Age: 10.00 Year
  • Weight: 3.221 Kilogram
  • Case-reported brand: MSK
  • Case-reported manufacturer: MSK
  • Route: Unknown
Reactions Reported:
Vomiting
Outcomes: Recovered/Normal

Cat, Domestic Mediumhair, Female, 6.08 year, 4.82 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Intramuscular, Dose: 1 Milligram per ml • Reactions: Fibrosarcoma, Decreased activity, Hissing, Injection site lump, Behavioral disorder (unspecified)… • Outcome: Outcome Unknown

  • Report ID: USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-070682
  • Serious AE: Yes
  • Treated For AE: Yes
  • Sex: Female
  • Age: 6.08 Year
  • Weight: 4.820 Kilogram
  • Case-reported brand: MSK
  • Case-reported manufacturer: MSK
  • Route: Intramuscular
  • Dose: 1 Milligram per ml
Reactions Reported:
Fibrosarcoma Decreased activity Hissing Injection site lump Behavioral disorder (unspecified) Tooth disorder Gingivitis Neoplasia NOS Leucocytosis NOS Skin inflammation NOS Abnormal radiograph finding Abnormal cytology
Outcomes: Outcome Unknown

Cat, Cat (unknown), Mixed, 4 month, 1.09 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Intramuscular, Dose: 0.05 Milligram per kilogram • Reactions: Increased heart rate, Increased respiratory rate, Lack of efficacy - NOS • Outcome: Recovered/Normal

  • Report ID: USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-070955
  • Serious AE: Yes
  • Treated For AE: No
  • Sex: Mixed
  • Age: 4.00 Month
  • Weight: 1.090 Kilogram
  • Case-reported brand: MSK
  • Case-reported manufacturer: MSK
  • Route: Intramuscular
  • Dose: 0.05 Milligram per kilogram
Reactions Reported:
Increased heart rate Increased respiratory rate Lack of efficacy - NOS
Outcomes: Recovered/Normal

Data source: FDA openFDA Animal & Veterinary adverse event reports.

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