SUSTAINED RELEASE CYCLOSPORINE THERAPY FOR BILATERAL KERATOCONJUNCTIVITIS SICCA IN A RED WOLF (CANIS RUFUS)

SUSTAINED RELEASE CYCLOSPORINE THERAPY FOR BILATERAL KERATOCONJUNCTIVITIS SICCA IN A RED WOLF (CANIS RUFUS)

A 12-yr-old intact male red wolf (Canis rufus) diagnosed with bilateral idiopathic dry eye was treated with subconjunctival drug delivery implants designed to release therapeutic levels of cyclosporine from 12–24 mo. Normal tear production and corneal health has been maintained, alleviating the need...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of zoo and wildlife medicine 2006-12, Vol.37 (4), p.562-564
Hauptverfasser: Acton, Anne E, Beale, A. Brady, Gilger, Brian C, Stoskopf, Michael K
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Animals
BRIEF COMMUNICATIONS
Canis rufus
cyclosporine
Cyclosporine - therapeutic use
Cyclosporins
Drug Implants - therapeutic use
dry eye
Eyelids
Immunosuppressive Agents - therapeutic use
Implants
Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS)
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca - drug therapy
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca - veterinary
Male
Medical treatment
red wolf
sustained-release delivery
Tears
Treatment Outcome
Veterinary medicine
Wildlife
Wolves
Zoos
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Zusammenfassung:A 12-yr-old intact male red wolf (Canis rufus) diagnosed with bilateral idiopathic dry eye was treated with subconjunctival drug delivery implants designed to release therapeutic levels of cyclosporine from 12–24 mo. Normal tear production and corneal health has been maintained, alleviating the need for daily handling of the animal for topical medication.
ISSN:1042-7260
1937-2825
DOI:10.1638/06-021.1