Travolar 0.004% (Ophthalmic Solution)
3 ml drop: ৳ 470.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Travoprost |
| Company | Square pharmaceuticals plc |
Indications
- Reduction of elevated intraocular pressure
- Open-angle glaucoma treatment
- Ocular hypertension management
- Monotherapy option
- Adjunctive therapy option
Description
- Preservative-free sterile eye drops
- OSD (Ophthalmic squeeze dispenser)
- First time launch in Bangladesh
- Opsonin pharma product
Pharmacology
- Travoprost as isopropyl ester prodrug
- Synthetic prostaglandin F2 alpha analogue
- Rapid hydrolysis by esterases in the cornea
- Potent and highly selective for the FP prostanoid receptor
- Increases drainage of aqueous humor
- Primarily through increased uveoscleral outflow
- Trabecular outflow facility enhancement
Dosage & Administration
- Recommended dosage for adults
- Conjunctival sac administration
- Once daily evening application
- 5 minutes apart from other ophthalmic products
- Substitution instructions for other antiglaucoma agents
- Pediatric patients safety concern
Interaction
- Reduced therapeutic effect with NSAIDs
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to travoprost or excipients
Side Effects
- Ocular hyperaemia as frequent side-effect
Pregnancy & Lactation
- No well-controlled clinical studies in pregnant women
- Caution advised during pregnancy
- Uncertain excretion in human milk
- Lactating woman caution
Precautions & Warnings
- Use caution in patients with active intraocular inflammation
- Avoid use while wearing contact lenses
- Contact lens reinsertion after 15 minutes
Therapeutic Class
- Drugs for miotics and glaucoma
Storage Conditions
- Cool and dry storage
- Protected from light
- Discard after 4 weeks of opening