Manufacturer: Alcon Laboratories
Salt Composition : Travoprost(0.004% w/v)
Travatan Ophthalmic Solution is a medicine used to reduce pressure in the eyes in adults with glaucoma and high pressure in the eye. If the pressure in your eye is too high it can damage your sight, potentially leading to blindness. It works by helping fluid flow from inside the eye into the blood.
Travatan Ophthalmic Solution can be used alone or in combination with other eye medicines to reduce pressure. Follow the instructions given by your doctor and use this medicine regularly to get the most benefit. If you stop using it, pressure in the eye could increase and damage your sight. Never use a bottle if the seal is broken before you use it for the first time. Make sure you remove contact lenses if you wear them and wait for at least 15 minutes before putting them back.
The most common side effects of this medicine include ocular hyperemia, decreased vision, eye discomfort, foreign body sensation, eye pain, and eye itching. If you experience any such side effects that bother you, talk to your doctor. They may be able to tell you ways of reducing or preventing some side effects or suggest another treatment. If your vision is blurred or you have other changes in sight for a time, do not drive until your vision is clear. This is usually a short-term side effect.
Do not use Travatan Ophthalmic Solution if you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or if you are breastfeeding.
Travoprost free acid, a prostaglandin analog is a selective FP prostanoid receptor agonist which is believed to reduce intraocular pressure by increasing uveoscleral outflow. The exact mechanism of action is unknown at this time
Pharmacokinetics. Travoprost is absorbed through the cornea, where it is hydrolysed to the free travoprost acid. Highest concentrations of the acid in the eye are reached one to two hours after application, and its half-life in the aqueous fluid is 1.5 hours
Eye pain
Foreign body sensation
Eye discomfort
Eye itching
Ocular hyperemia
Decreased vision
Closed-angle glaucoma. ...
Iritis, sunlight (UV) exposure, uveitis. ...
Aphakia. ...
Contact lenses. ...
Corneal abrasion, keratitis, ocular infection, ocular surgery, ocular trauma. ...
Children, infants, neonates. ...
Pregnancy. ...
Breast-feeding
Travatan Ophthalmic Solution may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
No interaction found/established
Travatan Ophthalmic Solution should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
Travoprost ophthalmic solution is indicated for the reduction of elevated intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension
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Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off extra liquid.
Store below 30°C
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
For best results, put one drop once a day in the evening/night in the affected eye(s).
Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute, immediately after instilling the drop.
Travatan Ophthalmic Solution may cause brown pigmentation of the iris. This discoloration may be permanent.
Your eyelashes may become more dense and eyelid skin may darken. These changes should disappear after discontinuing Travatan Ophthalmic Solution.
Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
Travatan Ophthalmic Solution helps lower high pressure in the eye and reduces the risk of vision loss.
This medicine is for external use only. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off extra liquid.
Q. Can Travatan Ophthalmic Solution cause dry eyes?
Though it does not occur in everyone, dry eyes is a common side effect of Travatan Ophthalmic Solution. If you experience severe dryness which irritates you, talk to your doctor who may suggest a remedy for this.
Q. Does Travatan Ophthalmic Solution make eyelashes grow?
Yes, Travatan Ophthalmic Solution may gradually cause some changes to your eyelashes. It may increase the length, thickness, pigmentation and number of lashes. These changes are usually reversible and disappear after discontinuation of the treatment.
Q. How long does it take for Travatan Ophthalmic Solution to work?
Travatan Ophthalmic Solution starts working quickly after about 2 hours of administration. The maximum effect of this medicine is reached after about 12 hours. Consult your doctor if you do not notice any improvement in your symptoms in a day.
Q. How should Travatan Ophthalmic Solution be used?
Always use Travatan Ophthalmic Solution as directed by your doctor. It is usually recommended to put one drop in the affected eye(s) once a day, in the evening. Use it in both the eyes if advised by the doctor. Take it for as long as your doctor has advised you.
