Atopica for Dogs, 15 Capsules Description
Atopica treats chronic cases of atopic dermatitis (eczema). It is a new drug prescribed for the control of the most commonly experienced allergic skin disease in dogs.
What is Atopica for Dogs, 15 Capsules?
Atopica is used to treat atopic dermatitis in dogs and control skin allergy symptoms such as scratching, licking, gnawing, skin infections and hair loss. These symptoms cause your pet to live in discomfort. Atopica is easy to administer and treats the allergy at the source.
Which animals/pets is Atopica for Dogs, 15 Capsules for?
For use in dogs 4 pounds and up.
Atopica for Dogs, 15 Capsules uses
Features of Atopica:
- Approved by the FDA
- Relieves rash and skin itch
- Reduces symptoms of skin allergies
- Treats without the use of steroids
- Targets the cause of the disease directly
What does Atopica for Dogs, 15 Capsules do?
Cyclosporine, which is Atopica's active ingredient, is an immune modulating agent. It is a cyclic polypeptide which consists of 11 different amino acids. It is produced by the Beauveria nivea species of fungi as a metabolite.
Atopica for Dogs, 15 Capsules side effects
The most commonly reported side effects, in rare cases, were diarrhea and vomiting.
Papillomas and gingival hyperplasia could also occur in the initial phase of dosing.
Atopica for Dogs, 15 Capsules ingredients
Cyclosporine
Atopica for Dogs, 15 Capsules overdose: What to do?
Contact your closest emergency pet hospital.
What to know before using Atopica for Dogs, 15 Capsules
Atopica is a strong systemic immunosuppressant. It could increase infection susceptibility and neoplasia development.
If your pet experiences any of the following side effects, immediately contact your veterinarian. These could be early symptoms of dangerous reactions.
- Fever (above 103°)
- Runny nose
- Coughing
- Sneezing
- Tiredness
- Painful urination
How is Atopica for Dogs, 15 Capsules sold?
Atopica comes in 15 unit-dose blister packs. Each capsule is imprinted with a red "S" and the corresponding mg.
- 10 mg: oval, white capsules
- 25 mg: oval, blue-gray capsules
- 50 mg: oval, white capsules
- 100 mg: oval, blue-gray capsules
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Tips for using Atopica for Dogs, 15 Capsules
For dogs treated with Atopica, killed vaccines are recommended. The effect of cyclosporine on live vaccine immune response is not known.
The initial daily dose of ATOPICA is 5 mg/kg/day (3.3-6.7 mg/kg/day) as a single daily dose for 30 days. Following this initial daily treatment period, the dose of ATOPICA may be tapered by decreasing the frequency of dosing to every other day or two times a week, until a minimum frequency is reached which will maintain the desired therapeutic effect. ATOPICA should be given at least one hour before or two hours after a meal. If a dose is missed, the next dose should be administered (without doubling) as soon as possible, but dosing should be no more frequent than once daily.
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Atopica Capsule Dose Administration
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| Pet | Weight | Dosage | | Dogs | 4 – 6.5 lbs | 10 mg Capsule | | Dogs at least 6 months of age and weighing at least 4 pounds. | 6.6 – 9 lbs | 2 x 10 mg Capsules | | 9.1 – 16 lbs | 25 mg Capsules | | 9.1 – 16 lbs | 50 mg Capsule | | 16.1 – 33 lbs | 100 mg Capsule | | 33.1 – 64 lbs | 100 mg Capsule | | 64.1 - 79 lbs | 100 mg Capsule | | 79.1 – 121 lbs | 2 x 100 mg Capsules | |
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