Ocular discharge after Oclacitinib (Apoquel) in dogs
146 reports to the FDA describe ocular discharge in dogs given Oclacitinib. That is 0.5% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 0.2% across reports for all dog medicines, so it is reported unusually often with this medicine.
146Reports
53%Marked serious
12%Recovered
4.8%Died or euthanised
21 daysTypical onset
How soon it started
How the animals did
Problems reported at the same time
Age of the animals
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 ocular discharge in dogs?
- 146 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 21 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).
Ocular discharge with similar medicines
- Ocular discharge after Cyclosporine (Atopica) 96 reports · 0.6% of its reports
- Ocular discharge after Ilunocitinib (Zenrelia) 24 reports · 1.1% of its reports
All reported side effects of Oclacitinib in dogs · Medicines most reported with ocular discharge
