It works by specifically targeting cytokines a type of substance released by the immune system to help stop itching and inflammation.
Apoquel 16mg for dogs side effects.
Because of its immunosuppressive properties it can increase your dog s vulnerability to infection.
No side effects and he itching is controlled.
Apoquel oclacitinib is a medicine that works to control the symptoms of allergic dermatitis and atopic dermatitis in dogs.
It also reacts when you use this medicine with other types.
Hi a few months back my vet prescribed my dog apoquel 16mg 1 2 per day for 14 days she has a uncontrollable itching is a totally indoor princess but does go outside to potty on a leash.
Like all the medicines there are also some apoquel side effects to be aware of.
This includes demodicosis infections and neoplastic health conditions.
Then if the dog is 130 to 175 9 lbs they must have 16 mg twice the dose and every day.
We have a 23lb 8 yr old puggle bitch.
Recently apoquel has been garnering controversies because of its reported side effects.
Federal usa law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.
Apoquel tablets were administered to healthy one year old beagle dogs twice daily for 6 weeks followed by once daily for 20 weeks at 0 6 mg kg 1x maximum exposure dose 8 dogs 1 8 mg kg 3x 8 dogs and 3 0 mg kg 5x 8 dogs oclacitinib for 26 weeks.
Apoquel oclacitinib maleate is a synthetic janus kinase jak inhibitor.
One dog was euthanized after 450 days of apoquel.
Its immunosuppressive properties can increase the dog s vulnerability to infection.
Low numbers of dogs in the studies developed demodicosis neoplasia pneumonia bloody diarrhea skin and ear infections.
Vomiting diarrhea lethargy anorexia sq or dermal masses unspecified decreased leukocytes decreased globulins and increased cholesterol and lipase.
Side effects of apoquel for dogs.
Here are some of the serious side effects noted.
Apoquel side effects listed for dogs in the product insert include.
The dog had developed abdominal ascites and pleural effusion of unknown etiology.
If the dog is of 90 to 129 9 lbs then they must take the two doses of 16mg daily.
Slightly more pug than beagle.
We have seen big pharmaceutical companies come up with breakthrough products only to hear that there are issues with the drug.
She s been on apoquel for over a year now 16mg once daily in the am.
Side effects of apoquel for dogs.
Just like any other drug apoquel comes with its own set of side effects and possible reactions.
This means that he had a fluid filled abdomen and chest.
Even though it is very effective some owners report that with long term use the medicine.
It works for us.
Six dogs were euthanized because of suspected malignant neoplasms.