Question 1

What is Lifitegrast Ophthalmic used for?

Accepted Answer

Lifitegrast Ophthalmic is indicated for: Dry eye, KCS, Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS).

Question 2

What routes can Lifitegrast Ophthalmic be administered by?

Accepted Answer

Available routes: Ophthalmic.

Question 3

Which species have cited Lifitegrast Ophthalmic dosing data?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Is Lifitegrast Ophthalmic a controlled substance?

Accepted Answer

Lifitegrast Ophthalmic 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 Lifitegrast Ophthalmic?

Accepted Answer

Used for keratoconjunctivitis sicca (dry eye). Common side effects include dysgeusia and instillation site irritation. Limited veterinary data.

Question 6

What are the side effects of Lifitegrast Ophthalmic?

Accepted Answer

Used for keratoconjunctivitis sicca (dry eye). Common side effects include dysgeusia and instillation site irritation. Limited veterinary data.

Question 7

How does Lifitegrast Ophthalmic work?

Accepted Answer

Blocks binding of lymphocyte function-associated antigen 1 (LFA-1) to intercellular adhesion molecule 1 (ICAM-1), inhibiting T-cell activation and inflammatory cytokine release.

Species	Route	Dose	Frequency	Evidence	Source
Dog (Domestic)	Ophthalmic	0 mg/kg	1 drop affected eye(s) q12h	Weak	Gelatt KN, Veterinary Ophthalmology, 6th Ed
Cat (Domestic)	Ophthalmic	0 mg/kg	1 drop affected eye(s) q12h	Anecdotal	Gelatt KN, Veterinary Ophthalmology, 6th Ed

Lifitegrast Ophthalmic

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Species with Lifitegrast Ophthalmic dosing data (2 dose rules)

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