Cyclosporine for Dogs
(Sye'kloe-spor-een) - Immunosuppressive drug
Same active ingredient as Optimmune®
Uses - Used in the treatment of dry eyes, keratoconjunctvitis sicca (KCS) in dogs and may also be useful in treating other inflammatory diseases of the eye such as pannus in German Shepherds or chronic uveitis (Moon blindness) in horses.
Adverse effects - few side effect when applied to the eye
Administration - Usually administered twice daily in dogs and cats.
Contact our pharmacist for questions about uses, indications, adverse effects, drug interactions, and dosing.
Popular compounded prescriptions:
-Cyclosporine 1% Ophthalmic Solution in Organic Canola Oil - (~30gtts/mL), 10mL Dropper
-Cyclosporine 2% Ophthalmic Solution in Organic Canola Oil - (~30gtts/mL), 10mL Dropper
-Cyclosporine 1%, & 2% Ophthalmic Solution available in Olive Oil, and Corn Oil
-Cyclosporine 1% Ophthalmic Ointment, 5gm tube
Contact one of our pharmacist for custom strengths and dosages.
References - Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, Sixth Edition, Donald C. Plumb 2008 and Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, Third Edition, Mark G. Papich, 2011
