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Tacrolimus ophthalmic is an immunosuppressive agent used off label in dogs, cats, and other animals to treat keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS), also known as dry eye, and other immune-mediated eye conditions, such as chronic superficial keratitis (CSK). It is not commercially produced and must be specially compounded by a pharmacy.
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Tacrolimus topical is an immunosuppressive agent used to treat and control inflammation and itching of the skin caused by immune-mediated disorders and allergic skin conditions in cats and dogs. Tacrolimus topical comes in an ointment that is applied directly onto the skin.
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Tadalafil (brand names: Cialis®, Adcirca®) is a vasodilator, which means it helps relax and open the blood vessels. It is used off label (extra label) to treat high blood pressure in the blood vessels of the lungs (pulmonary hypertension) in dogs and occasionally cats.
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Tafluprost ophthalmic is a topical medication used to reduce intraocular pressure (pressure within the eye) in dogs with glaucoma. It is used off label in veterinary medicine. Tafluprost ophthalmic comes in liquid drop suspension form.
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Tamsulosin is a medication used as a lower urinary tract relaxant to treat functional urinary obstructions in cats and dogs. It has also been used to treat small obstructive urinary stones in cats. Tamsulosin comes in capsule form; capsules should not be crushed or compounded into liquid.
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Taurine (Formula V, Dyna-Taurine) is an amino acid nutritional supplement that is used in cats and dogs to treat taurine deficiency diseases such as dilated cardiomyopathy, a type of heart disease. It is also effective in preventing retinal degeneration, a disease of the eye.
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Terbinafine + betamethasone otic (brand name Duotic®) is a long-acting, topical ear medication used to treat the itching and inflammation associated with susceptible yeast ear infections in dogs. It contains a combination of anti-fungal (terbinafine) and steroid anti-inflammatory (betamethasone) ingredients.
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Terbinafine oral tablets or granules are commonly used off label to treat skin or systemic fungal infections in dogs and cats. Common side effects are primarily gastrointestinal, such as vomiting, inappetence, and diarrhea, and should be used with caution in patients with liver or kidney disease. If treating with this medication long-term, your veterinarian will perform periodic blood tests to check liver function and monitor for any changes or elevations.
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Terbinafine cream or spray is occasionally used off label to treat skin fungal infections in dogs, or in a veterinary combination product to treat ear infections. It is ineffective for treating fungal skin infections in cats. When given as directed, side effects are rarely noted, but could include skin irritation.
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Terbutaline is a bronchodilator used to treat symptoms of asthma and other respiratory conditions in cats, dogs, birds, reptiles, and other animals. Terbutaline should be used with caution in pets with heart disease, heart arrhythmias/high blood pressure, who have diabetes mellitus, hyperthyroidism or epilepsy. Your veterinarian may assess baseline heart and lung function (e.g., rate, rhythm, X-rays, blood pressure) and/or check baseline blood work before starting this medication.