L-Asparaginase

16 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

5000.0%

Death Rate

Active Ingredients

L-Asparaginase

Administration Routes

UnknownIntravenousSubcutaneousParenteral

Species Affected

Dog 15

Cat 1

Most Affected Breeds

Dog (unknown) 2

Spaniel (unspecified) 2

Retriever - Labrador 2

Boxer (German Boxer) 1

Crossbred Canine/dog 1

Terrier - Jack Russell 1

Chinese Crested Dog (unspecified) 1

Retriever - Golden 1

Pit Bull 1

Plott 1

Most Reported Reactions

Death by euthanasia 7

Diarrhoea 7

Anorexia 5

Lack of efficacy - NOS 5

Vomiting 4

Weight loss 4

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

Acute renal failure 2

Emesis (multiple) 2

Enlarged lymph nodes (generalised) 2

Thrombocytopenia 2

Elevated creatinine 2

Outcome Breakdown

Euthanized

7 (43.8%)

Ongoing

5 (31.3%)

Outcome Unknown

2 (12.5%)

Recovered/Normal

1 (6.3%)

Died

1 (6.3%)

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