Detailed description
Apoquel
Apoquel is the #1 prescribed medicine for fast, effective relief of allergic itch and inflammation due to atopic and allergic dermatitis1
Apoquel chewable tablet is the first and only FDA-approved chewable treatment for the control of allergic itch and inflammation in dogs. It’s the latest innovation in the Apoquel portfolio and will provide dog owners with another treatment option that can make daily dosing even easier. Learn More about Apoquel Chewable hereOpens in a new window.
Indications
Control of pruritus associated with allergic dermatitis and control of atopic dermatitis in dogs at least 12 months of age.
Apoquel® is an allergy medication that treats itching and inflammation in dogs by targeting an important itch signal in a dog’s body, helping to stop the itch before it starts. Apoquel® starts working within 4 hours and helps stop itching within 24 hours. Veterinarians prescribe Apoquel® either short-term for allergic flare-ups or long-term for the management of skin allergies.Apoquel® controls the itching caused by allergic skin diseases. It also controls atopic dermatitis, which is a common, long-term inflammatory skin disease caused by environmental allergies in dogs.
Apoquel® inhibits Janus kinase, an important signal that triggers itching and inflammation in allergic dogs. By inhibiting this itch signal, Apoquel® reduces the cause of itching at a cellular level. It can also reduce the effects of some inflammatory signals in the body. As a result, allergic dogs that take Apoquel® do not feel as itchy and scratch less. The skin inflammation caused by allergies is also reduced.
Give Apoquel® tablets by mouth. Apoquel® can be given with or without food. If your dog vomits after taking Apoquel®, try giving it with some food or a meal after consulting with your vet.
Apoquel® is approved for use in dogs 12 months and older. Do not use in breeding, pregnant, or nursing dogs. Tell your veterinarian if your dog has a serious infection, as this drug should not be used in these cases.
Tell your veterinarian about all medications and supplements your dog takes, and do not give additional medications without discussing them with your veterinarian. It is unknown whether Apoquel® can be used with some other common allergy medications, including steroids and cyclosporine (Atopica®).
If you miss a dose, you can give one when you remember and resume your dosing schedule. However, do not give a double dose. If the next dosage it due or close to being due, just skip the missed dose. Skipping doses may cause an increase in itching and skin inflammation.
Apoquel® relieves itching in dogs with allergic skin diseases, including atopic dermatitis. It inhibits an important itch signal, reducing itching at its source. Atopica® also reduces the release of some of the signals that trigger inflammation. By reducing itchiness and inflammation, Atopica® helps control allergic skin diseases in dogs.
Apoquel® can be given short-term or long-term. Your veterinarian will recommend an appropriate treatment length for your dog.
