Atopica for Cats 5 mL

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Atopica for Cats is an immunosuppressant drug used in cats and dogs. It treats animals suffering from autoimmune disorders, including atopic dermatitis, immune mediated hemolytic anemia, perineal fistula, and rejections after organ transplants. This medication affects calcium-ion uptake in lymphocytes. Lymphocytes are the white blood cells responsible for the body’s immune system response.

For:

Cats (at least 6 months of age and weighing at least 3 pounds)

Benefits:

  • Controls feline allergic dermatitis
  • Significantly reduces itching and skin lesions
  • Comes in an easy-to-administer liquid formulation and includes oral syringe
  • Most cats find the taste acceptable, but can be mixed with food

How it works:

Atopica for Cats is an oral solution that works by calming and soothing allergic skin conditions such as feline allergic dermatitis. It contains cyclosporine which stops the itching by blocking white blood cells from organizing and responding to infection. The oral solution is usually very well tolerated by cats and becomes easily absorbed in the intestinal tract.

Storage:

Should be stored at room temperature. Keep away from other pets and children.

Weight range (lbs) Weight range (kg) Dosage
3lbs and over 1.3kg and over Give 3.2 mg/lb (7 mg/kg) by mouth 1x a day for 4-6 weeks or until resolution of clinical signs.

Cautions:

  • Not for human use.
  • Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children.
  • This medication should not be used in cats less than 6 months of age and weighing less than 3 pounds.
  • Do not give this medication to pets suffering from a known hypersensitivity to cyclosporine, certain blood disorders, kidney damage, or stomach ulcers.
  • Use with caution in pregnant animals. Atopica may interact with some other medications.
  • There are many possible drug interactions. Be sure to tell your veterinarian what other medications your pet is currently using.

Possible side effects:

Adverse reactions and serious side effects are rare, however, they can occur. In the case of a more serious side effect, seek immediate veterinary attention. Common signs of adverse reactions are hives, breathing difficulty, facial swelling, fever, painful urination, or runny nose.