Intentional misuse after Frunevetmab (Solensia) in cats

239 reports to the FDA describe intentional misuse in cats given Frunevetmab. That is 3.0% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 0.5% across reports for all cat medicines, so it is reported unusually often with this medicine.

239Reports

72%Marked serious

10%Recovered

17%Died or euthanised

11 daysTypical onset

How soon it started

Same day

60 29%

1–2 days

20 9.6%

3–7 days

19 9.1%

1–4 weeks

38 18%

Over a month

71 34%

How the animals did

Recovered

24 10%

Still unwell when reported

165 69%

Died

9 3.8%

Euthanised

31 13%

Not known

10 4.2%

Problems reported at the same time

Didn't work as expected

61 26%

56 23%

50 21%

43 18%

40 17%

29 12%

23 9.6%

22 9.2%

Age of the animals

Under 1 year

1–3 years

4–7 years

8–11 years

12+ years

155

About this medicine

Frunevetmab reduces osteoarthritis pain in cats (monthly injection).

Products with this ingredient include Solensia. The FDA hides brand names in its public data, so these reports cover every product with the same active ingredients.

Questions owners ask

Can Frunevetmab cause intentional misuse in cats?: 239 reports link the two, but a report alone does not prove the medicine was the cause: other illnesses, other medicines or coincidence can be involved. Your vet can judge it for your animal.
How soon after a dose was it reported?: In half of the reports with dates, it started within 11 days of the first dose.
What should I do?: Don't give another dose until you've spoken to your vet, and keep the packaging so you can tell them the product and dose. Your vet can also report it to the FDA (or you can, through the manufacturer or FDA form 1932a).

All reported side effects of Frunevetmab in cats · Medicines most reported with intentional misuse