Apoquel oclacitinib is a medicine that works to control the symptoms of allergic dermatitis and atopic dermatitis in dogs.
Apoquel 16mg for dogs side effects.
Even though it is very effective some owners report that with long term use the medicine.
We have seen big pharmaceutical companies come up with breakthrough products only to hear that there are issues with the drug.
The dog had developed abdominal ascites and pleural effusion of unknown etiology.
Apoquel oclacitinib maleate is a synthetic janus kinase jak inhibitor.
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.
She s a healthy happy dog but she has chronic itchy skin.
Here are some of the serious side effects noted.
She is on natural balance fish and sweet potato formula and same brand of treats as she is allergic to wheat gluten chicken and beef.
Six dogs were euthanized because of suspected malignant neoplasms.
This includes demodicosis infections and neoplastic health conditions.
Side effects of apoquel for dogs.
Recently apoquel has been garnering controversies because of its reported side effects.
It works for us.
Federal usa law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.
If the dog is of 90 to 129 9 lbs then they must take the two doses of 16mg daily.
Then if the dog is 130 to 175 9 lbs they must have 16 mg twice the dose and every day.
Side effects of apoquel for dogs.
Just like any other drug apoquel comes with its own set of side effects and possible reactions.
For oral use in dogs only.
It works by specifically targeting cytokines a type of substance released by the immune system to help stop itching and inflammation.
It also reacts when you use this medicine with other types.
Its immunosuppressive properties can increase the dog s vulnerability to infection.
Slightly more pug than beagle.
Apoquel side effects listed for dogs in the product insert include.
Low numbers of dogs in the studies developed demodicosis neoplasia pneumonia bloody diarrhea skin and ear infections.
No side effects and he itching is controlled.
Like all the medicines there are also some apoquel side effects to be aware of.
Because of its immunosuppressive properties it can increase your dog s vulnerability to infection.
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.
Vomiting diarrhea lethargy anorexia sq or dermal masses unspecified decreased leukocytes decreased globulins and increased cholesterol and lipase.
One dog was euthanized after 450 days of apoquel.
