USE OF PENTOXIFYLLINE IN THE TREATMENT OF ALLERGIC CONTACT REACTIONS TO PLANTS OF THE COMMELINCEAE FAMILY IN DOGS

Authors
MARSELLA R KUNKLE GA LEWIS DT
Citation
R. Marsella et al., USE OF PENTOXIFYLLINE IN THE TREATMENT OF ALLERGIC CONTACT REACTIONS TO PLANTS OF THE COMMELINCEAE FAMILY IN DOGS, Veterinary dermatology, 8(2), 1997, pp. 121-126
Citations number
15
Categorie Soggetti
Veterinary Sciences
Journal title
Veterinary dermatology → ACNP
ISSN journal
09594493
Volume
8
Issue
2
Year of publication
1997
Pages
121 - 126
Database
ISI
SICI code
0959-4493(1997)8:2<121:UOPITT>2.0.ZU;2-9
Abstract
The effects of pentoxifylline (10 mg kg(-1) orally [PO] twice daily) i n three dogs with a confirmed contact allergy to plants of the Commeli nceae family are described. Pentoxifylline inhibited the development o f clinical signs in all three dogs despite extensive challenge with th e offending plants. The protective effect was evident after 2 days of treatment and appeared to be dose related in one dog. The immunomodula tory properties of pentoxifylline are reviewed.