Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Tafluprost Ophthalmic is used in dogs for Glaucoma (IOP reduction). Routes documented in dogs: TOPICAL (ophthalmic). A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Tafluprost Ophthalmic in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Zioptan
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOPICAL (ophthalmic) | Preservative-free prostaglandin analog | q12-24h | Long-term | Glaucoma (IOP reduction) | Weak | Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1430 (2026-08-01). |
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Prostaglandin F2-alpha analog that increases uveoscleral outflow, lowering intraocular pressure. Preservative-free formulation for sensitive eyes.
May cause miosis, conjunctival hyperemia, iris color change. Less potent than latanoprost but preservative-free. Limited veterinary data.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Tafluprost Ophthalmic dose range in dogs, with cited source references: TOPICAL (ophthalmic) Preservative-free prostaglandin analog q12-24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Tafluprost Ophthalmic in dogs: TOPICAL (ophthalmic).
Cited course lengths for Tafluprost Ophthalmic in dogs include: Long-term. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Tafluprost Ophthalmic is indicated in dogs for: Glaucoma (IOP reduction).
These are general warnings for Tafluprost Ophthalmic across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. May cause miosis, conjunctival hyperemia, iris color change. Less potent than latanoprost but preservative-free. Limited veterinary data.
Why a species-specific page? Tafluprost Ophthalmic pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in dogs — 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.