Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Dorzolamide is used in cat for Glaucoma. Routes documented in cat: TOPICAL. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Dorzolamide in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Trusopt, Cosopt
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOPICAL | 1 drop/eye | q8-12h | Long-term | Glaucoma | Weak | Papich Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 5th Ed |
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Inhibits carbonic anhydrase II in the ciliary body, reducing aqueous humor production and lowering intraocular pressure.
Stinging on application. May be used alone or with timolol (Cosopt). Primary treatment for glaucoma in dogs. Less effective in cats and horses. Apply q8-12h.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cat may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Why a species-specific page? Dorzolamide pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in cat — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.