Apoquel (Oclacitinib)

What is Apoquel?

Apoquel is used to treat skin diseases in dogs. It contains oclacitinib. It helps manage itching in dogs along with allergic dermatitis and atopy in dogs who are 12 months of age.

What are the uses of Apoquel?

Apoquel helps control itching or pruritis in dogs. It is used in the management of allergic dermatitis and atopic dermatitis in dogs.

How to use Apoquel?

• Give it orally to your dog.

• The medicine needs to be given into the mouth of your dog twice a day for 14 days.

• Consult your veterinarian for the correct dosage. (See Apoquel dosing chart).

APOQUEL DOSING CHART

Weight of Dog	Amount to be given
6.6 to 9lbs	Half 3.6mg tablet
10 to 14.9lbs	Half 5.4mg tablet
15 to 19.9lbs	One 6.6mg tablet
20 to 29.9lbs	One 5.4mg tablet
30 to 44.9lbs	Half 16mg tablet
45 to 59.9lbs	Two 5.4mg tablet
60 to 89.9lbs	One 16mg tablet
90 to 129.9lbs	One & Half 16mg tablet
130 to 175.9lbs	Two 16mg tablet

What are the side effects of Apoquel?

Apoquel has been known to show the following Apoquel for dogs side effects-

• Dermal masses

• Decreased appetite

• Diarrhoea

• Lethargy

• Vomiting

• Decreased leucocytes

• Reduced globulins

• Increased cholesterol and lipases

The lesser common side effects of Apoquel include -

• Urinary tract infections

• Skin infections

• Ear infections

• Respiratory infections

• Pneumonia

• Neoplasia

• Bloody diarrhoea

• Histiocytomas

• Demodicosis

• Increased proneness to infections

Consult your veterinarian if your dog develops any of the above symptoms or if your dog suffers from a fever, shortness of breath and any other signs of infection.

What are the safety/warnings for Apoquel?

Do not use this medicine for your dog if:

• Your dog is pregnant or nursing her puppies

• Your dog has a history of cancer

• Your dog is to be considered for breeding

• Your dog has had a recent attack of demodectic mange or is prone to red and itchy skin

• Your dog suffers from cancerous or neoplastic conditions

• Your dog is hypersensitive to oclacitinib

• Your dog is less than 12 months of age

• Your dog is less than 3 kg bodyweight

• Your dog has a history of immune suppression like hyperadrenocorticism or a history of progressive malignant neoplasia.

• Your dog is on corticosteroids

How does Apoquel work?

Oclacitinib works by inhibiting the enzymes that cause itchiness and inflammation. You can notice the relief in your dog within about 12-24 hours after giving the first dose.

What to do if you miss a dose of Apoquel?

• If you miss giving your dog the usual dose, give the dose as soon as you remember.

• If it is time for the next dose, avoid giving the missed dose and stick to the regular schedule.

• Do not give a double dose.

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References:

• https://www.drugs.com/vet/apoquel.html
• https://www.petdermatologyclinic.com/apoquel-information
• https://www.fda.gov/media/113909/download