Brincidofovir for Dog
Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Brincidofovir is used in dog for Severe DNA virus infections (adenovirus, CMV analog). Routes documented in dog: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Brincidofovir in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Tembexa
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 1–2 mg/kg | Once weekly | Variable | Severe DNA virus infections (adenovirus, CMV analog) | Weak | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Lipid conjugate of cidofovir. Converted intracellularly to cidofovir diphosphate which inhibits viral DNA polymerase. Broad dsDNA virus activity.
Side effects & warnings
GI upset (diarrhea, nausea). Less nephrotoxic than IV cidofovir. Approved for smallpox. Potential use for adenovirus, CMV. 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
Brincidofovir dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Brincidofovir 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.