Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Oclacitinib for dog allergies 10 years later review
By Marsella, Rosanna et al.·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·2023·University of Florida, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Oclacitinib 10 years later: lessons learned and directions for the future.
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Plain-English summary
A dog with itchy skin due to allergies has been treated with oclacitinib, a medication approved for managing atopic dermatitis (AD) and other allergic skin issues. Over the past ten years, many studies have shown that oclacitinib is effective and generally safe for dogs, although some pet owners and vets have raised concerns about its long-term effects. This review highlights what has been learned about the medication's effectiveness, how quickly it works, and its impact on the immune system. Overall, oclacitinib continues to be a valuable option for dogs suffering from allergic skin conditions.
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Abstract
Oclacitinib was approved in the United States 10 years ago for the management of atopic dermatitis (AD) and allergic skin disease in dogs. Many studies and case reports have been published in the past 10 years on the efficacy and safety of this medication, both at labeled doses to treat allergic dogs and off label to treat other diseases and given to other species. Concerns and confusion have occurred for both clinicians and owners regarding the long-term safety of this drug. The purpose of this review is to present the current knowledge on the efficacy, speed of action, effects on the immune system, and clinical safety of oclacitinib, based on evidence and published literature. We also aim to summarize the lessons learned in the past 10 years and to propose directions for the future.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36944222/