Travast 0.004% (Ophthalmic Solution)

3 ml drop: ৳ 470.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Travoprost
Company Incepta pharmaceuticals ltd

Indications

  • Reduction of elevated intraocular pressure
  • Treatment for open-angle glaucoma
  • Treatment for ocular hypertension
  • Monotherapy
  • Adjunctive therapy

Description

  • Preservative-free
  • Sterile eye drops preparation
  • OSD (Ophthalmic squeeze dispenser)

Pharmacology

  • Travoprost isopropyl ester prodrug
  • Synthetic prostaglandin F2 alpha analogue
  • Rapid hydrolysis by corneal esterases
  • Highly selective for the FP prostanoid receptor
  • Increases drainage of aqueous humor
  • Increases uveoscleral outflow
  • Increases trabecular outflow facility

Dosage & Administration

  • Recommended dose for adults: one drop in the affected eye(s) once daily in the evening
  • Administer at least 5 minutes apart from other topical ophthalmic products
  • Start following day with Travoprost when substituting another antiglaucoma agent
  • Not established for pediatric patients

Interaction

  • Reduced therapeutic effect with NSAIDs

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to travoprost or any excipients

Side Effects

  • Frequently reported side-effect: ocular hyperaemia

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Use during pregnancy if potential benefit justifies potential risk to fetus
  • Exercise caution when administered during lactation

Precautions & Warnings

  • Use with caution in active intraocular inflammation
  • Avoid administration while wearing contact lenses
  • Contact lenses can be reinserted 15 minutes after administration

Therapeutic Class

  • Drugs for miotics and glaucoma

Storage Conditions

  • Store in a cool, dry place
  • Protected from light
  • Discard container 4 weeks after opening

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