Travoprost Eye Drops
intended to mitigate intraocular pressure to support ocular health.
Strengths: 0.004%
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Alternative names
Travatan; Izba
- Therapeutic class
Prostaglandin Analogue
- Pharmacological class
Antiglaucoma preparation
- Contraindications
hypersensitivity to travoprost
- Precautions and warnings
may cause iris pigmentation; may cause eyelash changes
- Minor side effects
eye irritation; conjunctival hyperaemia
- Moderate side effects
blurred vision; dry eye
- Dosage forms
Eye drops, solution
- Administration route
Ocular use
- Patient summary
intended to mitigate intraocular pressure to support ocular health.
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Alcon
- Onset Time
2–4 hours
- Duration
24 hours
- Storage instructions
Store below 25°C. Keep bottle tightly closed.
- Age restrictions
Adults
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: do not use. Breastfeeding: avoid use.
Serious side effects
iritis — requires immediate medical attention; macular oedema — requires immediate medical attention
Mechanism of action
A prostaglandin F2alpha analogue that increases the outflow of aqueous humor, thus lowering intraocular pressure.
Travoprost Eye Drops
intended to mitigate intraocular pressure to support ocular health.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Travoprost
- Listed indication(s): Open-angle Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension
Available option
- 4 bottles - 0.004 %1517-0-004-pct-18209