Fluorouracil

17 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

10000.0%

Death Rate

Active Ingredients

Fluorouracil

Administration Routes

OralUnknownTopical

Species Affected

Dog 16

Cat 1

Most Affected Breeds

Dog (unknown) 8

Unknown 3

Retriever - Labrador 1

Poodle (unspecified) 1

Retriever - Golden 1

Chihuahua 1

Dachshund (unspecified) 1

Cat (unknown) 1

Most Reported Reactions

Death 13

Accidental exposure 13

Seizure NOS 7

Vomiting 5

Labels, Abnormal 3

Death by euthanasia 2

Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 2

Neutropenia 1

Septicaemia 1

Shock 1

Overdose 1

General pain (see other SOCs for specific pain) 1

Outcome Breakdown

Died

15 (88.2%)

Euthanized

2 (11.8%)

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