Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Lokivetmab Injectable is dosed at 1–2 mg/kg SC q4-8 weeks in dogs, per Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed — Lokivetmab, Dosages: DOGS, label dosage (corpus p.799); 1 mg/kg lower bound from the extra-label entry on corpus p.800. Lokivetmab Injectable is used in dogs for Atopic dermatitis (pruritus control), Atopic dermatitis. Routes documented in dogs: SC. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Lokivetmab Injectable in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Cytopoint Injectable, Cytopoint
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 1–2 mg/kg | q4-8 weeks | Long-term; repeat when pruritus returns | Atopic dermatitis (pruritus control) | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed — Lokivetmab, Dosages: DOGS, label dosage (corpus p.799); 1 mg/kg lower bound from the extra-label entry on corpus p.800 |
| SC | 1–2 mg/kg | q4-8 weeks | Long-term | Atopic dermatitis | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed — Lokivetmab, Dosages: DOGS, label dosage (corpus p.799); 1 mg/kg lower bound from the extra-label entry on corpus p.800 |
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Caninized monoclonal antibody targeting interleukin-31 (IL-31), a key pruritogenic cytokine. Neutralizes IL-31 before it can bind to its receptor on sensory neurons.
Dogs only (species-specific). Vomiting may occur post-injection. Avoid in breeding/pregnant/lactating dogs. Efficacy lasts ~4-8 weeks. No known drug interactions.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Lokivetmab Injectable dose ranges in dogs, with cited source references: SC 1–2 mg/kg q4-8 weeks; SC 1–2 mg/kg q4-8 weeks. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Lokivetmab Injectable in dogs: SC.
Cited course lengths for Lokivetmab Injectable in dogs include: Long-term; repeat when pruritus returns; Long-term. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Lokivetmab Injectable is indicated in dogs for: Atopic dermatitis (pruritus control), Atopic dermatitis.
These are general warnings for Lokivetmab Injectable across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Dogs only (species-specific). Vomiting may occur post-injection. Avoid in breeding/pregnant/lactating dogs. Efficacy lasts ~4-8 weeks. No known drug interactions.
Why a species-specific page? Lokivetmab Injectable 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.