ATOPICA provides pet owners with a safe, simple and effective treatment option that has been proven effective in a majority of dogs. ATOPICA is the first oral nonsteroidal treatment approved to control canine atopic dermatitis. In clinical trials, pruritus (itching) and skin lesions were significantly reduced in 74% of dogs within four weeks.
PROVEN SAFE
In multiple safety trials, ATOPICA has been proven to be safe and well tolerated when given to dogs at the labeled dosage of 5 mg/kg/day. The most common side effects were gastrointestinal signs (temporary vomiting and abnormal stools). Gingival hyperplasia and oral papillomas may also occur during the initial dosing phase. When the dose is tapered or the drug withdrawn, these side effects are typically reversed. ATOPICA specifically targets the immune cells involved in the allergic reaction.
TARGETED vs. UNTARGETED
Unlike steroids that affect every system in the body, ATOPICA targets only specific cells in the immune system that cause the allergic reaction.
As with all drugs, side effects may occur. In a field study, the most common side effects were gastrointestinal signs. Gingival hyperplasia and papillomas may also occur during the initial dosing phase. ATOPICA is not for use in reproducing dogs or dogs with a history of malignant neoplasia.
Controlling atopic dermatitis with ATOPICA offers many benefits for dogs and their owners:
- Allows you to control your dog’s atopy without steroids
- Proven effective in the majority of atopic dogs
- Significantly reduces itching and skin lesions
- Safe to use over long periods without serious side effects associated with steroids
- Administer just one dose a day to keep your dog in a control zone of comfort – many dogs can be effectively controlled with every-other-day or twice-weekly dosing. Some veterinary dermatologists recommend starting treatment earlier rather than later – before the condition progresses to the point of misery and frustration.
What is Atopica (Cyclosporine Capsules, USP) MODIFIED?
ATOPICA is an oral medication specifically approved for the control of atopic dermatitis. Unlike steroids, which are the most frequently prescribed drugs for atopic dermatitis, ATOPICA selectively targets specific immune cells responsible for the dog’s allergic response. ATOPICA comes in soft gelatin capsules in four different sizes.
- 10mg. 4-9lbs
- 25mg. 9.1-16lbs
- 50mg. 16.1-33lbs
- 100mg. 33.1-64lbs
- Over 64lbs? Your veterinarian will calculate the dosage needed for your pet. If you experience any vomiting or other out of the ordinary symptoms please call your veterinarian immediately.
How does Atopica compare to corticosteroids?
Steroids provide quick relief of symptoms, but they can cause serious side effects if given for an extended period of time. These side effects develop because steroids affect virtually every system in the body. Steroids also become less effective over time, so higher doses are required to achieve the same result. ATOPICA, on the other hand, inhibits activation of specific immune cells involved in the allergic reaction.
How does Atopica work?
ATOPICA selectively targets specific immune cells that cause the dog’s scratching, chewing and other responses to allergens. By targeting these cells, the allergic response is blocked.
When ATOPICA was tested in clinical trials, significant improvement was seen in most dogs within the first four weeks. Individual results may vary with some patients responding quickly to treatment, while others require longer for ATOPICA to control the condition.
For additional information please visit the Atopica website: http://www.us.atopica.com/