Selemectin

37 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

1080.0%

Death Rate

Active Ingredients

Selemectin

Administration Routes

TopicalUnknown

Species Affected

Cat 19

Dog 18

Most Affected Breeds

Domestic Shorthair 15

Crossbred Canine/dog 3

Beagle 2

Retriever - Labrador 2

Terrier - Jack Russell 2

Shepherd Dog - German 1

Maine Coon 1

Boxer (German Boxer) 1

Spaniel - Cocker American 1

Chihuahua 1

Most Reported Reactions

INEFFECTIVE, HEARTWORM LARVAE 9

Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 6

Ataxia 4

Vomiting 4

Anorexia 3

Death 3

Excessive licking and/or grooming 3

Other abnormal test result NOS 3

Elevated serum alkaline phosphatase (SAP) 3

Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - tapeworm 3

Pruritus 3

Seizure NOS 2

Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Unknown

15 (40.5%)

Ongoing

9 (24.3%)

Recovered/Normal

9 (24.3%)

Died

3 (8.1%)

Euthanized

1 (2.7%)

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