Question 1

What is Dorzolamide used for?

Accepted Answer

Dorzolamide is indicated for: Glaucoma, Glaucoma (IOP reduction).

Question 2

What routes can Dorzolamide be administered by?

Accepted Answer

Available routes: TOPICAL.

Question 3

Which species have cited Dorzolamide dosing data?

Accepted Answer

Dorzolamide dosing in the ExoticRx formulary covers 2 species: Cat (Domestic), Dog (Domestic).

Question 4

Is Dorzolamide a controlled substance?

Accepted Answer

Dorzolamide is not federally scheduled as a controlled substance, but is veterinary prescription only in most jurisdictions.

Question 5

What are the warnings or contraindications for Dorzolamide?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

What are the side effects of Dorzolamide?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 7

How does Dorzolamide work?

Accepted Answer

Inhibits carbonic anhydrase II in the ciliary body, reducing aqueous humor production and lowering intraocular pressure.

Species	Route	Dose	Frequency	Evidence	Source
Dog (Domestic)	TOPICAL	1 drop/eye	q8h	Strong	Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed
Cat (Domestic)	TOPICAL	1 drop/eye	q8-12h	Weak	Papich Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 5th Ed

Dorzolamide

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Species with Dorzolamide dosing data (2 dose rules)

Evidence levels across 2 dose rules

Backed by 2 published primary sources

Sample dosing (2 of 2 cited rules)

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