Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Hydroxychloroquine Dermatologic is dosed at 5–10 mg/kg PO q24h in dogs, per Miller WH, Small Animal Dermatology, 7th Ed. Hydroxychloroquine Dermatologic is used in dogs for Discoid lupus erythematosus, Cutaneous vasculitis. Routes documented in dogs: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Hydroxychloroquine Dermatologic in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Plaquenil
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Accumulates in lysosomes, raising pH and interfering with antigen processing. Inhibits toll-like receptor signaling and reduces pro-inflammatory cytokine production.
Retinal toxicity with prolonged use — monitor ophthalmic exams. GI upset common. Very limited veterinary use for discoid lupus and other immune-mediated dermatoses.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Hydroxychloroquine Dermatologic dose ranges in dogs, with cited source references: PO 5–10 mg/kg q24h; PO 5–10 mg/kg q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Hydroxychloroquine Dermatologic in dogs: PO.
Cited course lengths for Hydroxychloroquine Dermatologic in dogs include: 3-6 month trial; chronic if effective; Chronic use with regular monitoring. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Hydroxychloroquine Dermatologic is indicated in dogs for: Discoid lupus erythematosus, Cutaneous vasculitis.
These are general warnings for Hydroxychloroquine Dermatologic across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Retinal toxicity with prolonged use — monitor ophthalmic exams. GI upset common. Very limited veterinary use for discoid lupus and other immune-mediated dermatoses.
Why a species-specific page? Hydroxychloroquine Dermatologic pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in dogs — 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.