Adverse Drug Reactions

Adverse Drug Reactions - Overview

One fifth of all hospitalizations, as well as the death of hundreds of thousands of people each year result from Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs). ADRs occur when unexpected harmful consequences arise from the ingestion of correctly prescribed drugs. In humans, ADRs, ineffective medications, optimized medication dosages, and therapeutic outcomes can be predicted for specific genetic profiles. That is, with a complete genetic analysis, we can avoid drug-related deaths and illnesses, ineffective medications and incorrect doses...

FDA warning for Douxo Seborrhea Shampoo

The Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Center for Veterinary Medicine is alerting veterinarians and pet owners to use caution with the use of an unapproved animal drug product, Douxo Seborrhea Shampoo (0.1% phytosphingosine), distributed by Sogeval Laboratories, Inc. of Coppell, Texas. FDA recently received a report of the death of a woman associated with the use of the product on her dog, an event that occurred in March. The adverse event report describes a woman...

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Xylitol a controversial ingredient for oral hygiene products for dogs

Some water additive products that are used for oral hygiene care in dogs contain a controversial ingredient, known to be toxic to dogs. Xylitol - a natural sugar often found in human products such as sugarless gum and toothpaste - is found in water additives such as Breathalyser PLUS and C.E.T. AquaDent that are sold in veterinarian offices and pet supply stores throughout North America. Xylitol is used in these products to help reduce cavities...

Adverse Drug Reactions to Ivermectin

Uses for Ivermectin Ivermectin belongs to a class of drugs known as antihelmintics. It works by paralyzing and killing parasites. Ivermectin was introduced in the mid 1980's as a broad-spectrum anti-parasite medication. It is effective against most common intestinal worms (except tapeworms), most mites, and some lice. It is also effective against larval heartworms (the "microfilariae" that circulate in the blood) but not against adult heartworms (that live in the heart and pulmonary arteries). For...

FDA warning for Douxo Seborrhea Shampoo

DOUXO Seborrhea Shampoo FDA CAUTION!

If you have or are currently using Douxo Seborrhea Shampoo for your dog's skin issues AND especially if you have asthma or any other respiratory conditions, PLEASE read the following FDA Caution and then return it to your vet and ask for Virbac's Sebolux or another safe alternative that is actually FDA approved. This stuff wasn't ever approved by the FDA and I'm kicking myself now for not researching better before using it. If I...

Convenia

In 2008, our 12 year old cocker spaniel, Toby, was given an injection of Convenia for a skin infection he had developed on his chin. After we got home from the Vet's, he was fine - playing with & flipping around his toys as usual. In the afternoon, he took to the couch, which wasn't unusual, but then later, when he didn't want to get off the couch to eat his supper, I knew something...

Adverse Drug Reactions - Overview

Sadie and sedatives

Hi all! Well therer are 17 days left till we fly across the Atlantic to, from what I hear, is sunny Ireland (of course, since I'm not there :) ...Sunshine in the Emerald Isle is oh so rare.) I was wondering if anyone knew of good sedatives to give pups when they are flying. I know, according to the airline we are travelling with, Aer lingus, they do not permit traditional sedatives, but rather "herbal"...