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Trusopt is a veterinarian-prescribed solution that is used in the treatment for glaucoma. It contains 2% dorzolamide, a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor, which decreases pressure in the eye. Trusopt can also be used in an unaffected eye to prevent glaucoma when glaucoma is already present in the other eye, preventing further vision loss for your pet.
Dorzolamide works by reducing the amount of fluid in the eye, which then decreases pressure inside the eye.
Dorzolamide Ophthalmic Solution is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor indicated in the treatment of elevated intraocular pressure in patients with ocular hypertension or open-angle glaucoma.
Tip: Do not touch the dropper to any surface, including eyes and hands. The dropper is sterile. If it becomes contaminated, it could cause an infection of the eye. Do not use if the eye drop is discolored or has particles in it. Dorzolamide HCl Sterile Ophthalmic Solution may cause blurred vision.
Dorzolamide HCl Dosage for Cats | |
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Weight | Dosage |
All weights | The usual dose is 1 drop in the eye 3 times a day. Apply this medication to the pet's eye by pushing the 'Finger Push Area" of the dropper bottle which then releases a single drop of the medication. If you are using any other eye drop in your pet's eye, wait 10 minutes between the use of different medications. |
Dorzolamide HCl Dosage for Dogs | |
Weight | Dosage |
All weights | The usual dose is 1 drop in the eye 3 times a day. Apply this medication to the pet's eye by pushing the 'Finger Push Area" of the dropper bottle which then releases a single drop of the medication. If you are using any other eye drop in your pet's eye, wait 10 minutes between the use of different medications. |
Disclose all medications you are giving to your pet to your veterinarian. If any side effects occur (swelling, hives, difficulty breathing), stop using Dorzolamide HCl on your pet and contact your veterinarian. Do not touch the dropper to any surface, including the eyes and hands. If it becomes contaminated, it could cause an infection in the eye.
Dorzolamide HCl Ophthalmic Solution contains dorzolamide, a sulfonamide; and although administered topically, it is absorbed systemically. Therefore, the same types of adverse reactions that are attributable to sulfonamides may occur with topical administration of Dorzolamide HCl Ophthalmic Solution.
This drug is FDA-approved for human use. However, it is common practice for veterinarians to prescribe such drugs for use in dogs and cats.
The most frequently reported adverse reactions associated with Dorzolamide HCl Ophthalmic Solution were ocular burning, stinging, or discomfort immediately following ocular administration (approximately one-third of patients). Approximately one-quarter of patients noted a bitter taste following administration. Superficial punctate keratitis occurred in 10 to 15% of patients and signs and symptoms of ocular allergic reaction in approximately 10%.