Doxorubicin

40 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.
40
Total Reports
10
Deaths Reported
2500.0%
Death Rate

Active Ingredients

Doxorubicin

Administration Routes

UnknownIntravenousOralParenteral

Species Affected

Dog 39
Cat 1

Most Affected Breeds

Retriever - Golden 6
Crossbred Canine/dog 5
Dog (unknown) 4
Retriever - Labrador 4
Boxer (German Boxer) 2
Spaniel (unspecified) 2
Pit Bull 2
Beagle 2
Weimaraner 1
Terrier (unspecified) 1

Most Reported Reactions

Anorexia 10
Diarrhoea 10
Death by euthanasia 9
Lack of efficacy - NOS 9
Weight loss 8
Thrombocytopenia 5
Vomiting 5
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 5
Decreased appetite 5
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in Neurological) 5
Neutropenia 4
Urinary incontinence 3

Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Unknown
15 (37.5%)
Ongoing
12 (30.0%)
Euthanized
8 (20.0%)
Recovered/Normal
3 (7.5%)
Died
2 (5.0%)

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