Avatan 0.004% (Ophthalmic Solution)

3 ml drop: ৳ 600.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Travoprost
Company Aristopharma ltd

Indications

  • Reduction of intraocular pressure
  • Open-angle glaucoma treatment
  • Ocular hypertension treatment
  • Monotherapy
  • Adjunctive therapy

Description

  • Preservative-free
  • Sterile eye drops
  • OSD (Ophthalmic squeeze dispenser)
  • First of its kind in Bangladesh

Pharmacology

  • Isopropyl ester prodrug
  • Synthetic prostaglandin F2 alpha analogue
  • Rapid hydrolysis by esterases
  • Selective for FP prostanoid receptor
  • Increases uveoscleral outflow
  • Increases trabecular outflow facility

Dosage & Administration

  • Recommended dose for adults: one drop in affected eye(s) once daily
  • Administer at least 5 minutes apart from other ophthalmic products
  • Pediatric use not established

Interaction

  • Reduced therapeutic effect with NSAIDs

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to travoprost or any excipients

Side Effects

  • Ocular hyperemia

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Use during pregnancy if benefit justifies risk
  • Caution during lactation

Precautions & Warnings

  • Caution in patients with active intraocular inflammation
  • No use with contact lenses

Therapeutic Class

  • Drugs for miotics and glaucoma

Storage Conditions

  • Cool and dry storage
  • Protection from light
  • Discard after 4 weeks of opening

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