Reluctant to move after Oclacitinib (Apoquel) in dogs

117 reports to the FDA describe reluctant to move in dogs given Oclacitinib. That is 0.4% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 0.5% across reports for all dog medicines.

117Reports
40%Marked serious
23%Recovered
19%Died or euthanised
2 daysTypical onset
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How soon it started

Same day
22 23%
1–2 days
26 27%
3–7 days
13 14%
1–4 weeks
12 13%
Over a month
22 23%

How the animals did

Recovered
27 23%
Still unwell when reported
54 46%
Died
9 7.7%
Euthanised
13 11%
Not known
14 12%

Problems reported at the same time

Age of the animals

Under 1 year
1
1–3 years
13
4–7 years
45
8–11 years
35
12+ years
21

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 reluctant to move in dogs?
117 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 2 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).

Reluctant to move with similar medicines

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