Eye disorder (for photophobia see 'neurological') after Cyclosporine (Atopica) in dogs

69 reports to the FDA describe eye disorder (for photophobia see 'neurological') in dogs given Cyclosporine. That is 0.5% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 0.2% across reports for all dog medicines, so it is reported unusually often with this medicine.

69Reports
61%Marked serious
14%Recovered
17%Died or euthanised
3 daysTypical onset
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How soon it started

Same day
14 33%
1–2 days
7 17%
3–7 days
4 9.5%
1–4 weeks
9 21%
Over a month
8 19%

How the animals did

Recovered
8 12%
Recovered with lasting effects
2 2.9%
Still unwell when reported
18 26%
Died
3 4.3%
Euthanised
9 13%
Not known
29 42%

Problems reported at the same time

Age of the animals

Under 1 year
1
1–3 years
3
4–7 years
20
8–11 years
25
12+ years
19

About this medicine

Cyclosporine controls allergic skin disease and some immune conditions.

Products with this ingredient include Atopica. The FDA hides brand names in its public data, so these reports cover every product with the same active ingredients.

Questions owners ask

Can Cyclosporine cause eye disorder (for photophobia see 'neurological') in dogs?
69 reports link the two, but a report alone does not prove the medicine was the cause: other illnesses, other medicines or coincidence can be involved. Your vet can judge it for your animal.
How soon after a dose was it reported?
In half of the reports with dates, it started within 3 days of the first dose.
What should I do?
Don't give another dose until you've spoken to your vet, and keep the packaging so you can tell them the product and dose. Your vet can also report it to the FDA (or you can, through the manufacturer or FDA form 1932a).

Eye disorder (for photophobia see 'neurological') with similar medicines

All reported side effects of Cyclosporine in dogs · Medicines most reported with eye disorder (for photophobia see 'neurological')