Melarsomine Dihydrochloride

Antiparasitics

A profile of the active ingredient: its drug class, recorded adverse effects, and withdrawal periods by animal species — with sources.

Calculate doseCalculate withdrawal
Drug class
Antiparasitics
Registered species
2
Recorded effects
16
Related products
0

Recorded adverse effects

openFDA veterinary reports — the numbers are report counts, not a severity rate.

Dogs

INEFFECTIVE, HEARTWORM ADULTS2,622
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm2,346
Vomiting1,992
Injection site swelling1,732
Anorexia1,060
Injection site pain1,058
Depression1,024
Pain NOS902

Cats

Death5
Accidental exposure3
Respiratory distress2
Depression2
Vocalisation2
Diarrhoea1
Drug administration error1
Cardiorespiratory arrest1

Sources

  • •Adverse effects: the openFDA veterinary database.
  • •Always verify the locally approved leaflet and consult a veterinarian.