Baloxavir Marboxil for Dog
Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Baloxavir Marboxil is used in dog for Influenza (canine). Routes documented in dog: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Baloxavir Marboxil in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Xofluza
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 1–2 mg/kg | Single dose | Single administration | Influenza (canine) | Weak | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Inhibits cap-dependent endonuclease in the influenza polymerase acidic (PA) protein, blocking viral mRNA synthesis. Active against influenza A and B.
Side effects & warnings
Single-dose treatment. Resistance can emerge (I38T substitution). GI upset. Novel mechanism. No veterinary data.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dog may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Other Antiviral drugs with dog dosing
Baloxavir Marboxil dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Baloxavir Marboxil pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in dog — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.