Oclacitinib
別名: Apoquel
Oclacitinib (Apoquel) is a fast-acting medication used to stop your dog's itching and reduce skin inflammation. * **Administration:** Can be given with or without food. If vomiting occurs, try giving it with a small meal. * **What to watch for:** Monitor your dog for vomiting, diarrhea, or lethargy. Because this drug changes how the immune system responds, watch closely for signs of new infections (like ear infections, skin bumps, or coughing) and report them to your vet. * **Lumps and bumps:** Check your dog's skin regularly for any new lumps or warts and point them out at your next vet visit. * **Do not use in:** Puppies under 1 year of age, or pregnant/nursing dogs. * **Handling:** Wash your hands after handling the tablets.
劑量必須由獸醫按你寵物的個別情況決定。切勿在沒有獸醫指導下給予人類藥物或其他寵物的處方藥。
給藥方式
可能的副作用
- Gastrointestinal upset (vomiting, diarrhea, anorexia)
- Lethargy
- Increased susceptibility to infections (e.g., pyoderma, otitis, demodicosis, pneumonia)
- Transient decreases in leukocytes and serum globulins
- Potential exacerbation of neoplastic conditions
- Histiocytomas or papillomas (benign skin masses)
注意事項與禁忌
- Dogs less than 12 months of age
- Dogs weighing less than 3 kg
- Dogs with severe systemic infections
- Breeding, pregnant, or lactating dogs
- Dogs with evidence of immune suppression (e.g., hyperadrenocorticism)
- Dogs with a history of progressive malignant neoplasia
- Use with caution in dogs with a history of recurrent infections or neoplasia. **Routine monitoring** for the development of infections (skin, ears, systemic) and abnormal growths is essential. > **Note:** Oclacitinib is not approved for use in cats, and its safety and efficacy profile in felines is not fully established, though it is sometimes used off-label by dermatologists.
藥物相互作用
- Corticosteroids: Increased risk of immunosuppression and secondary infections.
- Cyclosporine: Increased risk of profound immunosuppression.
- Modified live vaccines: Potential for decreased vaccine efficacy or vaccine-induced illness due to immunomodulation.
常見問題
Oclacitinib用於寵物有甚麼用途？
Oclacitinib (Apoquel) is a fast-acting medication used to stop your dog's itching and reduce skin inflammation. * **Administration:** Can be given with or without food. If vomiting occurs, try giving it with a small meal. * **What to watch for:** Monitor your dog for vomiting, diarrhea, or lethargy. Because this drug changes how the immune system responds, watch closely for signs of new infections (like ear infections, skin bumps, or coughing) and report them to your vet. * **Lumps and bumps:** Check your dog's skin regularly for any new lumps or warts and point them out at your next vet visit. * **Do not use in:** Puppies under 1 year of age, or pregnant/nursing dogs. * **Handling:** Wash your hands after handling the tablets.
Oclacitinib對我的寵物安全嗎？
劑量必須由獸醫按你寵物的個別情況決定。切勿在沒有獸醫指導下給予人類藥物或其他寵物的處方藥。
本文僅供一般健康教育，不能取代專業獸醫意見。如寵物身體不適，請諮詢獸醫。