Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Roflumilast is used in dog for Chronic airway disease (investigational). Routes documented in dog: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Roflumilast in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Daliresp
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0.1–0.5 mg/kg | q24h | Long-term | Chronic airway disease (investigational) | Weak | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Selective PDE4 inhibitor reducing inflammatory cell activation and mediator release. Anti-inflammatory effect on airway inflammation.
Novel anti-inflammatory for chronic airway disease. GI upset (nausea, diarrhea) common. Weight loss. Psychiatric effects in humans — monitor behavior. Very limited vet data.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dog may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Why a species-specific page? Roflumilast 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.