Dorzolamide HCL Sterile 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 Sterile Ophthalmic Solution is also used to treat high blood pressure in the eye due to open-angle glaucoma.

Dorzolamide HCL Sterile 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.

Dosage: Pet Weight Dosage Dogs/Cats: 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 Horses: X X Storage: Store this product at room temperature, away from moisture and heat. Keep the tube properly capped.

Ingredients: Dorzolamide HCL: Active Ingredients (per mL) Amount Dorzolamide Hydrochloride 22.3 mg per ml Preservative Benzalkonium Chloride 0.0075% Other Ingredients: Hydroxyethyl Cellulose, mannitol, sodium citrate dihydrate, sodium hydroxide (to adjust pH) and water for injection.

What happens if I miss giving a dose: Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next regularly scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and apply the next one as directed. Do not use a double dose of this medication.

What happens if I overdose the pet: Symptoms of Dorzolamide HCL overdose are not known but may include panting, diarrhea, vomiting and loss of appetite which can occur when using oral carbonic anhydrase inhibitors. If an overdose is suspected, flush the eye with water and call your veterinarian or veterinary emergency room.

What should I avoid while giving Dorzolamide HCL to my pet: Dorzolamide HCL may cause blurred vision. 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. If you are using another eye drop in your pet, wait 10 minutes between use of different medications.

Possible side effects of Dorzolamide HCL: If any of the following serious side effects occur, stop using this Dorzolamide HCL and seek emergency veterinary medical attention; an allergic reaction (swelling of the lips, face, or tongue; difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; or hives). Less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to use Dorzolamide HCL and contact your veterinarian if your pet experiences itching or watering of the eye; blurred vision; sensitivity of the eye to sunlight; fatigue; rash; or nausea. Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your veterinarian about any side effect that seems unusual or bothersome to the animal.

What other drugs will affect Dorzolamide HCL: Tell your veterinarian if your pet is being given an oral carbonic anhydrase inhibitor such as acetazolamide (Diamox), dichlorphenamide (Daranide), or methazolamide (Neptazane). Avoid applying other topical medications at the same time unless told to by the veterinarian. Other topical medications may affect the absorption or effectiveness of Dorzolamide HCL. Drugs other than those listed may also interact with Trusopt. Talk to your veterinarian or pharmacist before giving any prescription or over the counter medications, including vitamins, minerals, and herbal products.

What should I discuss with my veterinarian before giving Dorzolamide HCL to my pet: Tell your veterinarian if your pet has ever had an allergic reaction to a sulfa based drug such as SMZ/TMP (bactrim, Septra), sulfisoxazole, sulfamethoxazole, or sulfacetamide sodium (Bleph-10), Sulamyd Sodium). Dorzolamide HCL is based on a sulfa compound and your pet may have an allergic reaction to it. Tell your veterinarian if your pet has kidney or liver disease. Tell your veterinarian if your pet is pregnant, lactating, or if you intend to breed your pet.

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.