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Travatan 40Mcg Eye Drop

Manufacturer :  Alcon Laboratories
Medicine Composition :  Travoprost
Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor required

About Travatan 40Mcg Eye Drop

Travatan 40Mcg Eye Drop, is used for treating ocular hypertension and open angle glaucoma in patients who are unable to use or respond to other drug combinations. The medication is a prostaglandin analog which reduces the pressure in the eye by increasing the fluid drainage from the eye.

Travatan 40Mcg Eye Drop should not be taken if you are allergic to different drugs. You should tell the doctor about all medicines that you take so that the doctor can make changes to prevent any drug interactions which may have adverse effects. Consult the doctor in case you are pregnant, lactating, having any eye surgery or any other eye issues.

Travatan 40Mcg Eye Drop, are available in a liquid as drops. It comes in packs of 5 ml, 7.5 ml natural polypropylene dispenser bottle with a dropper. You should not skip a dose, but take the next dose as and when the next schedule is.

Travatan 40Mcg Eye Drop, has side effects which require emergency medical help. These may be hives, difficulty in breathing, swelling of face, lips, tongue or throat. You need to stop using it and call the doctor immediately.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Ophthalmologist before using this medicine.

    What are the uses of Travatan 40Mcg Eye Drop

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Ophthalmologist before using this medicine.

    What are the side effects of Travatan 40Mcg Eye Drop ?

    • Conjunctival Hyperemia

    • Stinging In The Eyes

    • Foreign Body Sensation In Eyes

    • Eyelash Changes

    • Eye Itching

    • Burning Sensation In Eye

    • Increased Iris Pigmentation

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Ophthalmologist before using this medicine.

    Key highlights of Travatan 40Mcg Eye Drop

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      No interaction found

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    • Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    • Does this affect liver function?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Ophthalmologist before using this medicine.

    What are the substitutes for Travatan 40Mcg Eye Drop ?

    Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Travatan 40Mcg Eye Drop , and hence can be used as its substitute.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Ophthalmologist before using this medicine.

    How does this medication work?

    Travatan 40Mcg Eye Drop behaves as a FP prostanoid receptor agonist that acts selectively. It is also a free acid. It heightens drainage of the aqueous humor and thereby reduces intraocular pressure. This is carried out mainly via heightened outflow of uveoscleral.

      Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Ophthalmologist before using this medicine.

      References

      • Travoprost-Drug Information Portal [Internet].druginfo.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 11 June 2022].Available from:

        https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/travoprost

      • Travoprost-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 11 June 2022].Available from:

        https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00287

      • TRAVOPROST drop,solution-DailyMed [Internet].dailymed.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 11 June 2022].Available from:

        https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/search.cfm?labeltype=all&query=TRAVOPROST

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