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Enflicoxib
Daxocox
Drug Class
Routes
Indications
Mechanism of Action
Highly selective COX-2 inhibitor converted to active metabolite. Loading dose followed by weekly maintenance dosing due to long half-life of active metabolite.
Side effects & warnings
Dogs only (EU-approved). Weekly dosing after loading dose on day 1. Monitor hepatic and renal function. Do not use in dogs <10 weeks or <2.5kg.
Species with Enflicoxib dosing data (2 dose rules)
Species references:All Cat (Domestic) drugsAll Dog (Domestic) drugs
Evidence levels across 2 dose rules
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Backed by a published source
- · BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th Ed
Sample dosing (2 of 2 cited rules)
A dog/cat sample is shown here. Cited dosing for all 2 species — reptiles, birds, pocket pets, livestock, and equine — is free on the per-species pages above. Pro adds the weight-based calculator for every species.
| Species | Route | Dose | Frequency | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dog (Domestic) | PO | 4 mg/kg | Day 1 loading dose, then weekly | Strong | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th Ed |
| Cat (Domestic) | PO | 0 N/A | N/A | Extrapolated | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th Ed |
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