FDA alerting vets about arthritis drug

FDA alerting vets about arthritis drug after hundreds of reports of health problems in dogs
The FDA is alerting veterinarians about reports of health problems in dogs, including hundreds of deaths, tied to a drug for arthritis pain, according to our sister station in Atlanta WSB-2 TV. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] The FDA reached out to WSB-2 investigative reporter Sophia Choi about the efforts after an investigation in November highlighted pet parents in Georgia who say vets never warned them about the side effects from Librela.
FDA Issues Vet Letter on Drug Librela Used to Control Pain in Dogs
The FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine posted a letter alerting veterinarians of adverse health effects in dogs from Librela.
FDA Warns Vets of Serious Complications Linked to Common Dog Arthritis Drug Librela
Last week, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published a letter to veterinarians notifying them of severe adverse events linked to Librela (bedinvetmab injection) a common drug used to treat arthritis in dogs.
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The agency recommended that the maker of Librela update its label to reflect the possibility of more serious adverse reactions.
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In a new report this week, the FDA highlighted several serious adverse events and deaths associated with the drug Librela. The drug's maker, however, claims that it remains safe and effective.
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The agency said it had reviewed more than 3,600 cases of side effects, including deaths, reported for dogs that took the drug Librela.
Popular arthritis drug for dogs may have severe side effects, FDA says
The FDA’s analysis, which is based on more than 3,600 adverse-event reports submitted to the agency and the drug manufacturer, does not prove that Librela caused these problems or estimate how ...
Popular Dog Arthritis Medication May Have Severe Side Effects, FDA Says
The drug has been associated with severe side effects such as seizures and muscle control loss, with over 3,600 adverse health reactions reported.
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