Oxcarbazepine for Dog
Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Oxcarbazepine is used in dog for Epilepsy adjunct / refractory seizures. Routes documented in dog: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Oxcarbazepine in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Trileptal
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 10–20 mg/kg | q12h | Chronic use; monitor sodium levels monthly | Epilepsy adjunct / refractory seizures | Weak | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Prodrug rapidly converted to active metabolite (MHD) which blocks voltage-sensitive sodium channels and modulates high-voltage-activated calcium channels. Related to carbamazepine but better tolerated.
Side effects & warnings
Risk of hyponatremia. Cross-sensitivity with carbamazepine possible. Monitor sodium levels. Limited veterinary experience.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dog may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
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Oxcarbazepine dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Oxcarbazepine 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.