Travoprost

Uses	Glaucoma, Increased Pressure in Eyes
Therapy	Glaucoma Drugs
Side Effects	Eye Irritation, Dry Eyes, Eye Pain

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Molecule Description

Travoprost is an ophthalmic solution that belongs to the Prostaglandin Analogue medicine class used for the treatment of high fluid pressure inside the eyes.

Uses

Decrease in intraocular pressure in persons with open angle glaucoma & ocular hypertension.

Contraindications

When should one not use Travoprost

Do not take if you are allergic to Travoprost or any ingredient of this medicine.

Side effects

Common side effects of this drug are:

Pain, itching, and redness in the eye and eyelid
Temporary blurred vision
Eye irritation

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

It would be best if you took advice from your doctor before using this medicine.

Breast Feeding

It is probably unsafe for breastfeeding mothers. Use it only when prescribed by your doctor.

Driving

This medicine may lead to blurring of vision for some time just after you use this medicine. Do not drive until you feel relieved.

Alcohol

No information is available on interactions of Travoprost when taken with alcohol, consult your doctor or pharmacist for further details.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You have some changes in the eyelids including unusual hair growth
Ehe colour of your iris has chnaged (the coloured part of your eye)
You had cataract surgery
You wear soft contact lenses
You experience breathlessness, wheezing or increased symptoms of asthma
You have or ever had a history of an eye inflammation
You are allergic to this medicine or similar medicines of this group
You have redness, itching or infection of eyes
Recent eye surgery
Lens extraction
You notice any visual disturbances

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

It acts by increasing the outflow of aqueous fluid from the eye, thus reducing the pressure inside the eye.

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

No information is available on interactions of Travoprost when taken with other medicines, consult your doctor or pharmacist for further details.

Interactions with food items

No information is available on interactions of Travoprost when taken with food, consult your doctor or pharmacist for further details.

Dosage

Overdose

Overdose of this medicine may cause breathlessness/ wheezing or increase the symptoms of asthma. Consult your doctor if you take an excessive dose of this medicine.

Missed a Dose

Take the missed dose as early as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with next regular dose. Do not take a dose twice to compensate for a missed one.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

You are allergic to this medicine or similar medicines of this groupYou have redness, itching or infection of eyesHistory of recent eye surgeryLens extractionYou notice any visual disturbances

Use Travoprost with caution as it may cause blurred vision or can make your eyes sensitive to light. Also, use with caution in children. Do not drive when using this medicine.

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