Trusopt for Dogs & Cats - 2% Ophthalmic Solution 10ml - [Eye Health]

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.

Key Features

• Reduces pressure in the eye due to glaucoma
• Controls production of fluid, particularly within the eye
• Reduces risk of nerve damage and loss of vision

How It Works

Dorzolamide works by reducing the amount of fluid in the eye, which then decreases pressure inside the eye.

Indications

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.

• Dorzolamide HCl Ophthalmic Solution is a prescription medication used in dogs and cats to reduce pressure inside the eye by reducing the amount of fluid in the eye.
• Dorzolamide HCl Ophthalmic Solution is also used to treat high blood pressure in the eye due to open-angle glaucoma.
• Dorzolamide HCl Ophthalmic Solution is a prescription medication not FDA approved for veterinary use; however, it is a commonly accepted practice for veterinarians to prescribe this medication for dogs and cats.

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.

Cautions:

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.

Precautions:

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.

Possible Side Effects:

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%.