Adverse drug reactions: report of the Australian Veterinary Association Adverse Drug Reaction Subcommittee, 1992
1992
Maddison, J.E. (Sydney Univ., Camden (Australia). Dept. of Pharmacology)
59 reports of suspected adverse drug reactions (ADRs) were received from February 1991-March 1992 inclusive. The number of reports received: number of animals involved per species was: dogs (23:24); cats (20:30); horses (4:4); cattle (7:10); sheep (3:745); poultry (1:580); pigs (1:8). Of these, 38 (64 percent) were classified as definite ADRs and 9 (15 percent) as probable ADRs. In 10 (17 percent) reports an ADR could not be substantiated or there was insufficient information available to make a decision. 2 reports involved veterinarians inadvertently overdosing animals. 18 reports involved apparent hypersensitivity reactions and 6 reports involved probable drug interactions. 4 reports involved the use of drugs at appropriate doses but in inappropriate clinical situations, and 3 reports were associated with 'off-label' use.
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