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Coenzyme Q10 (Ubiquinone)

CoQ10 Veterinary, Ubiquinol

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Sourced from primary literature. Awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer — our editorial process.

Drug Class

Supplement

Routes

PO

Indications

Cardiac disease (adjunctive)/Antioxidant supportCardiac disease (adjunctive)/CKD support

Mechanism of Action

Essential electron carrier in mitochondrial respiratory chain (complexes I-III). Antioxidant that protects cell membranes from lipid peroxidation.

Side effects & warnings

Generally well tolerated. May reduce efficacy of some chemotherapy agents. Ubiquinol form better absorbed than ubiquinone. Give with fatty food.

Species with Coenzyme Q10 (Ubiquinone) dosing data (2 dose rules)

Cat (Domestic)Dog (Domestic)

Evidence levels across 2 dose rules

Weak×2

Each ExoticRx dose rule is graded by the strength of its primary evidence — see the editorial process.

Backed by 2 published primary sources

  • · Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed
  • · Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed; JAVMA Supplement Reviews

Sample dosing (2 of 2 cited rules)

Free-tier preview — dog and cat dosing. Pro and Student unlock all 2 species including reptiles, birds, pocket pets, livestock, and equine.

SpeciesRouteDoseFrequencyEvidenceSource
Dog (Domestic)PO1–3 mg/kgq12-24hWeakPlumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed; JAVMA Supplement Reviews
Cat (Domestic)PO1–3 mg/kgq24hWeakPlumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

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