Travatan 40 _g eye drops. solution
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 06 June 2014
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Reduction of elevated intraocular pressure in open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.
Dosage (summary)
One drop in the affected eye(s) once daily in the evening.
Onset of Action / Duration
Onset: 30 mins, Duration: Not specified
Special Populations
- Hepatic impairment
- Renal impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Contraindicated in pregnancy and breastfeeding; teratogenic effects observed.
Key Drug Interactions
- Additive effect with timolol
- Additive effect with brimonidine
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to travoprost
- Pregnancy
- Breastfeeding
- Children under 18
Common side effects
- Ocular hyperaemia
- Iris hyperpigmentation
- Eyelash changes
Counselling Points
- Inform about possible iris color change
- Avoid contact with eyes and surfaces
- Remove contact lenses before use
Serious warnings
- Potential permanent iris color change
- Skin irritation from excipients
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