Aftershocks of cancer chemotherapy: managing adverse effects

J Am Anim Hosp Assoc. 2007 Jan-Feb;43(1):1-7. doi: 10.5326/0430001.

Abstract

Most cytotoxic chemotherapy protocols used in small animals are designed to have a low risk of adverse effects; however, adverse events can occasionally occur. Timely and appropriate management of adverse events greatly increases client satisfaction and the likelihood of a successful treatment outcome. This article presents guidelines for the management of chemotherapy-associated hematological and gastrointestinal disturbances, extravasation injury, and anaphylaxis.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anaphylaxis / chemically induced
  • Anaphylaxis / prevention & control
  • Anaphylaxis / veterinary
  • Animals
  • Antineoplastic Agents / adverse effects*
  • Cat Diseases / chemically induced*
  • Cat Diseases / prevention & control
  • Cat Diseases / therapy*
  • Cats
  • Dog Diseases / chemically induced*
  • Dog Diseases / prevention & control
  • Dog Diseases / therapy*
  • Dogs
  • Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions / genetics
  • Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions / veterinary
  • Female
  • Gastrointestinal Diseases / chemically induced
  • Gastrointestinal Diseases / therapy
  • Gastrointestinal Diseases / veterinary
  • Male
  • Necrosis / chemically induced
  • Necrosis / prevention & control
  • Necrosis / veterinary
  • Neoplasms / drug therapy
  • Neoplasms / veterinary*
  • Neutropenia / chemically induced
  • Neutropenia / drug therapy
  • Neutropenia / veterinary
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic
  • Sepsis / chemically induced
  • Sepsis / drug therapy
  • Sepsis / veterinary

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents