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Generic name: |
travoprost |
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Concentration: |
0.004% |
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Mechanism of action: |
This prostaglandin analog enhances aqueous humor outflow, thus lowering the pressure in the eye. |
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Indications: |
Treatment of open angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. |
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Dosage: |
Instill one drop of travoprost ophthalmic solution into the affected eye(s) once daily--preferably in the evening (should not exceed once daily). |
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Use with caution in patients with/during: |
- Renal or hepatic impairment.
- Aphakic patients, pseudophakic patients with torn posterior lens capsule, and patients with known risk factors for macular edema.
- Ocular inflammation (e.g., iritis, uveitis)
- Pregnancy or breast feeding.
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Side effects: |
- Increased pigmentation of the iris and periorbital tissue (eyelid) and increased pigmentation and growth of eyelashes (most common)
- Conjunctival hyperemia
- Ocular itching or dryness
- Visual disturbance
- Foreign body sensation
- Increased ocular pigmentation
- Blepharitis
- Cataract
- Keratitis
- Photophobia
- Infection
- Headache
- Abnormal liver function test
- Agnia
- Hirsutism
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