Pocket Pet · Mus musculus · typical adult weight 0.02–0.04 kg
Firocoxib is dosed at 10–20 mg/kg IP q24h in mice, per 143. Reddyjarugu B, Pavek T, Southard T, et al. Analgesic efficacy of firocoxib, a selective inhibitor of cyclooxygenase 2, in a mouse model of incisional pain. J Am Assoc Lab Anim Sci. 2015;54:405-410. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.791 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 9.4 (Analgesic Agents Used in Rodents). The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table — not the page — is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929. Firocoxib is used in mice for Analgesia (COX-2 selective NSAID), incisional pain. Routes documented in mice: IP. A typical adult mouse weighs 0.02–0.04 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Firocoxib in mice, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Previcox, Equioxx
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IP | 10–20 mg/kg | q24h | Analgesia (COX-2 selective NSAID), incisional pain | Moderate |
| 143. Reddyjarugu B, Pavek T, Southard T, et al. Analgesic efficacy of firocoxib, a selective inhibitor of cyclooxygenase 2, in a mouse model of incisional pain. J Am Assoc Lab Anim Sci. 2015;54:405-410. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.791 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 9.4 (Analgesic Agents Used in Rodents). The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table — not the page — is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929 |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10–20 | IP | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 9.4 | 10-20 mg/kg IP q24h |
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Highly selective COX-2 inhibitor, reducing prostaglandin-mediated inflammation and pain.
Dogs only (not approved for cats). GI adverse effects. Monitor hepatic and renal function. Not for use with other NSAIDs.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for mice may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Firocoxib dose range in mice, with cited source references: IP 10–20 mg/kg q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Firocoxib in mice: IP.
Firocoxib is indicated in mice for: Analgesia (COX-2 selective NSAID), incisional pain.
These are general warnings for Firocoxib across species; consult the mouse dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Dogs only (not approved for cats). GI adverse effects. Monitor hepatic and renal function. Not for use with other NSAIDs.
Why a species-specific page? Firocoxib pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in mice — 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.