New FDA Anzemet warning

[Cheryl and Winnie]

The FDA put out a new warning for Anzemet injectable use w/ chemotherapy for humans. There are sadly, kitties on this board who have cancer. Anzemet is commonly used for nausea w/ chemo and p-titis kitties. There is already concern in the veterinary literature about Anzement having a low risk of heart disease as a side effect. Many vets prefer the sister drug ondansetron/Zofran for this reason. The FDA is taking it more serious now for humans. Anyone using Anzemet for their kitties might wish to discuss this new info w/ their vet(s). Especially if their kitty has a hx of heart disease, or a condition ( ie hypokalemia ) that can cause heart irregularities.


http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/Safe ... 237341.htm

 

[chriscleo]

thanks, cheryl.
a shame, because cleo tolerated anzemet better than she did ondansetron. she suffered no ill effects from anzemet, tho (no underlying heart condition, either).

appreciate the warning.

 

[Carol-Charlie]

Thanks for posting this... It's amazing... I took 'something' when receiving chemo.... and never got sick.. heck I put on weight.. lots.... but have no clue what it was... Since I was given six months to live on the day of my surgery... Feb. 23, 2006..... I guess, I won't panic regarding the outcome... :lol: