Enlarged lymph node (localised) after Oclacitinib (Apoquel) in dogs
The FDA has received 116 reports of enlarged lymph node (localised) in dogs after Oclacitinib. That is 0.4% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 0.1% across reports for all dog medicines, so it is reported unusually often with this medicine.
116Reports
67%Marked serious
3.4%Recovered
19%Died or euthanised
71 daysTypical onset
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About this medicine
Oclacitinib controls itching from allergies (tablet, a JAK inhibitor).
Products with this ingredient include Apoquel. The FDA hides brand names in its public data, so these reports cover every product with the same active ingredients.
Questions owners ask
- Can Oclacitinib cause enlarged lymph node (localised) in dogs?
- 116 reports link the two, but a report alone does not prove the medicine was the cause: other illnesses, other medicines or coincidence can be involved. Your vet can judge it for your animal.
- How soon after a dose was it reported?
- In half of the reports with dates, it started within 71 days of the first dose.
- What should I do?
- Don't give another dose until you've spoken to your vet, and keep the packaging so you can tell them the product and dose. Your vet can also report it to the FDA (or you can, through the manufacturer or FDA form 1932a).
Enlarged lymph node (localised) with similar medicines
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