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What is Trusopt? Trusopt is an ophthalmic medication used i
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What is Trusopt? Trusopt is an ophthalmic medication used in the eye for treatment of glaucoma. It can also be used in an unaffected eye to prevent glaucoma when glaucoma is already present in the other eye. Who is it for? Trusopt is prescribed for dogs and cats. What are the benefits? Ophthalmic solution treats glaucoma Prevents glaucoma in one eye when it is present in another Convenient dropper bottle for easy administration How does Trusopt work? Dorzolamide, the active ingredient in Trusopt, works by reducing the production of aqueous humour, the fluid within the eye. This decreases the pressure in the eyeball. Is there a generic equivalent available? Yes. Dorzolamide . How is it given? Trusopt is applied in the eyes. Always follow the dosage instructions provided by your veterinarian. If you have difficulty giving the medication, contact your veterinarian. If discharge is present, the area should be cleansed with a sterile eyewash solution prior to applying the ointment or solution. Shake the solution well before using. When applying the ophthalmic solution, place one hand under and around your pet's chin and lift upward, so the pet's eyes are looking towards the ceiling. Rest your other hand on top of the pet's head. Squeeze the drops into the corner of the eye, taking care not to touch the dropper to the eye surface. Continue to hold the head back for a moment while the drops disperse over the whole eye surface. Take care not to touch the tip of the tube or dropper to the pet's eye, lids, or eyelashes. Do not touch the inside of the cap, the dropper, or tube tip with your fingers, as this will also contaminate the medication. Always wash your hands before and after applying this medication. If you are applying more than one medication to the eye, allow five minutes between applications so one medication is not washed out by the next. Be sure not to interchange the caps of the medications. What results can I expect? Trusopt will not cure glaucoma but it can help alleviate the symptoms and prevent glaucoma in the "good" eye when the other eye already has been diagnosed with glaucoma. Symptoms will recur if Trusopt is discontinued. What form(s) does it come in? This medication is a liquid suspension in a dropper bottle. Please click on "More Information" for possible drug and food interactions with this medication.
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What is Otomax? Otomax is an ointment used to treat ear inf
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What is Otomax? Otomax is an ointment used to treat ear infections. It is a combination steroid, antibacterial, and antifungal ear medication labeled for use in dogs. Who is it for? Otomax is labeled for use in dogs, but veterinarians may prescribe it for other animals including cats and many other species of animals. What are the benefits? Combination medication for the treatment of acute and chronic otitis (ear infection) Convenient applicator makes administration easy Effective against inflammation, bacterial, and yeast infections of the ear Otomax is an effective combination steroid, antibacterial, and antifungal ointment used to treat acute and chronic ear infections. The active ingredients are betamethasone valerate, a steroid; gentamicin sulfate, an antibiotic; and clotrimazole, which is antifungal. These ingredients work together to combat painful infections of the ear. How does Otomax work? Otomax treats acute and chronic otitis (ear infection) with gentamicin (an antibiotic) and betamethasone (a corticosteroid). This combination is approved for the treatment of inflammation and bacterial infections of the ear. Also contains clotrimazole, for the effective treatment of fungal (yeast) infections of the ear. Is there a generic equivalent available? Branded generic equivalents include DVMax. How is it given? Follow treatment instructions carefully, since incorrect treatment can result in recurring infections and damage to the ear. The external ear should be clean and dry before application. Excessive hair should be trimmed from the treatment area. Apply the prescribed amount of this topical ointment in the ear and gently massage the ear to distribute the medication. Always follow the dosage instructions provided by your veterinarian. What results can I expect? Otomax will help to relieve the symptoms and kill the organisms causing ear infections. This medication is not labeled for use beyond 7 days, since it could delay wound healing. If symptoms persist after the end of the treatment period, contact your veterinarian. What form(s) does it come in? Topical ointment. Please click on "More Information" for possible drug and food interactions with this medication.
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What is Timolol? Timolol is an eye drop that treats glaucom
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What is Timolol? Timolol is an eye drop that treats glaucoma. Who is it for? Timolol is for dogs and cats. What are the benefits? Ophthalmic solution prevents glaucoma in one eye when it is present in another Contains 0.5% Timolol, which decreases pressure in the eye Convenient dropper bottle for easy administration Timolol ophthalmic solution is used in the eyes of dogs and cats to prevent glaucoma in one eye when it is present in the other. How does Timolol work? This medicine reduces the amount of aqueous humour (fluid) that is produced in the eye, which decreases the pressure in the eyeball. Is there a generic equivalent available? This medication is a generic. How is it given? Always follow the dosage instructions provided by your veterinarian. If you have difficulty giving the medication, contact your veterinarian. If discharge is present, the area should be cleansed with a sterile eyewash solution prior to applying the ointment or solution. Never touch the tip of the tube or dropper to the pet's eye, lids, or eyelashes. Do not touch the inside of the cap, the dropper, or tube tip with your fingers, as this will also contaminate the medication.Always wash your hands before and after applying this medication. If you are applying more than one medication to the eye, allow 5 minutes between applications so one medication is not washed out by the next. Be sure not to interchange the caps of the medications. What results can I expect? Timolol is generally not strong enough to treat glaucoma that is already present, but is useful in preventing glaucoma in the "good" eye when glaucoma is present in the other eye. Timolol may be used along with other medications to prevent glaucoma. What form(s) does it come in? This medication comes in a solution to be applied to the eye. Please click on "More Information" for possible drug and food interactions with this medication.
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