Veterinary method for inducing emesis
AssigneeOrion Corporation
InventorsJouko Levijoki, Lasse Saloranta, Johanna Kokkonen
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Abstract
The invention relates to a method of inducing emesis in animals, particularly companion animals such as dogs and cats, in situations where vomiting is desired. The method comprises administering an eye drop composition comprising a selective D2 family dopamine agonist as an active ingredient to the eye of the animal to induce emesis. The method and the composition are useful in situations involving ingestion of a potentially toxic substance or foreign body by the animal.
Claims4
A method for inducing emesis in a dog in situations involving ingestion of a potentially toxic foreign substance or foreign body, comprising administering to the eye of the dog in need thereof an effective amount of a composition comprising ropinirole or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and wherein emesis thereafter occurs.
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