When to use cyclosporine for a German Shepherd?
Approximately 75% to 85% of dogs with KCS respond well to cyclosporine solution. In addition to its use in KCS diagnoses, cyclosporine solution is also used by veterinarians to treat pannus, or chronic superficial keratitis, in German Shepherds.
How big does a dog have to be to take cyclosporine?
Cyclosporine is an immunosuppressant and cannot be used on dogs weighing less than 4 pounds. Dosage has to be according to veterinary instructions. The complete list of all drugs that may interact with cyclosporine is available at your veterinarians office.
How much cyclosporine should I take before transplant?
Manufacturer suggested dosing: -Initial dose: 5 to 6 mg/kg/day IV (or one-third of the oral dose) as a single dose infused over 2 to 6 hours given 4 to 12 hours prior to transplantation. -Maintenance dose: 5 to 6 mg/kg/day IV continued postoperatively until the patient can tolerate capsules or oral solution. COMMENTS:
Why is cyclosporine used in veterinary medicine for KCS?
Why Cyclosporine Is Prescribed in Veterinary Medicine Cyclosporine solution is used by veterinarians to treat animals diagnosed with keratoconjunctivitis sicca or KCS. The drug is effective because it causes increased tear production while decreasing localized inflammation in the eye and tear gland.
Approximately 75% to 85% of dogs with KCS respond well to cyclosporine solution. In addition to its use in KCS diagnoses, cyclosporine solution is also used by veterinarians to treat pannus, or chronic superficial keratitis, in German Shepherds.
What should the dose of cyclosporine be for a dog?
Drug doses can be adjusted upwards if needed, based predominantly on clinical signs. Long-term cyclosporine therapy is tapered to the lowest effective dose needed to maintain remission.
Manufacturer suggested dosing: -Initial dose: 5 to 6 mg/kg/day IV (or one-third of the oral dose) as a single dose infused over 2 to 6 hours given 4 to 12 hours prior to transplantation. -Maintenance dose: 5 to 6 mg/kg/day IV continued postoperatively until the patient can tolerate capsules or oral solution. COMMENTS:
Why Cyclosporine Is Prescribed in Veterinary Medicine Cyclosporine solution is used by veterinarians to treat animals diagnosed with keratoconjunctivitis sicca or KCS. The drug is effective because it causes increased tear production while decreasing localized inflammation in the eye and tear gland.