Travoprost
About Travoprost
Travoprost, 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.
Travoprost 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.
Travoprost, 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.
Travoprost, 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 Travoprost
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 Travoprost ?
Conjunctival Hyperemia
Stinging In The Eyes
Foreign Body Sensation In Eyes
Eyelash Changes
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 Travoprost
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.
Medicines containing Travoprost
Below is the list of medicines, which contains Travoprost as ingredient
- T Bet 0.5%/0.004% Eye Drop
Entod Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- T 1 Eye Drop 40Mcg
Entod Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Tvpress Eye Drop
Entod Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Tovaxo-T Eye Drop
Ajanta Pharma Ltd
- Travaxo 0.004% Eye Drop
Ajanta Pharma Ltd
- Travozym 0.004% Eye Drop
Zydus Cadila
- Tavaren Eye Drop
Indoco Remedies Ltd
- Travo 40Mcg Eye Drop
Micro Labs Ltd
- Travo-Z Eye Drop
Micro Labs Ltd
- Sclerost Eye Drop
Phoenix Pharmaceuticals
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?
Travoprost 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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