Chemotherapy

36 adverse event reports submitted to the FDA

Important: Adverse event reports do not establish that a drug caused or contributed to the event. Consult your veterinarian before making treatment decisions.

Total Reports

Deaths Reported

2220.0%

Death Rate

Active Ingredients

Chemotherapy

Administration Routes

UnknownIntravenousOral

Species Affected

Dog 28

Cat 7

Human 1

Most Affected Breeds

Domestic Shorthair 5

Dog (unknown) 4

Retriever - Golden 3

Retriever - Labrador 3

Mixed (Dog) 1

Schnauzer (unspecified) 1

Crossbred Canine/dog 1

Maltese 1

Spaniel - Springer English 1

Basset - Griffon Vendeen Small 1

Most Reported Reactions

Diarrhoea 6

Vomiting 6

Death by euthanasia 6

Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in Neurological) 4

Lack of efficacy - NOS 4

Decreased appetite 3

Death 2

Neoplasia NOS 2

Underdose 2

Stroke 2

Swollen limb 2

Ataxia 2

Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Unknown

14 (38.9%)

Ongoing

9 (25.0%)

Euthanized

6 (16.7%)

Recovered/Normal

5 (13.9%)

Died

2 (5.6%)

Source: FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine — Adverse Event Reports. Data reflects voluntary submissions and may not represent actual incidence rates.