Uses
What is travoprost used for?
Travoprost is commonly used to reduce increased pressure in the eye in people with either open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.
Travoprost may also be used for other conditions as determined by your healthcare provider.
How does travoprost work (mechanism of action)?
Travoprost is part of a group of medicines called prostaglandin analogs. People with glaucoma or ocular hypertension have high intraocular pressure (IOP), or high pressure inside the eye. Having high IOP increases the risk for vision loss as well as damage to the optic nerve in the eyes. Travoprost may work by helping the fluid in the eye drain out, which helps decrease IOP.
How is travoprost supplied (dosage forms)?
Travoprost is available as a 0.004% ophthalmic solution (eye drop) that is applied to the eye.
How should I store travoprost?
Travoprost should be stored in the refrigerator or at room temperature, between 36 F to 77 F (2 C to 25 C).
Side Effects
What are the most common side effects of travoprost?
The most common side effect of travoprost is eye redness. Tell your healthcare provider if this side effect bothers you.
There may be other side effects of travoprost that are not listed here. Contact your healthcare provider if you think you are having a side effect of a medicine. In the U.S., you can report side effects to the FDA at www.fda.gov/medwatch or by calling 800-FDA-1088. In Canada, you can report side effects to Health Canada at www.health.gc.ca/medeffect or by calling 866-234-2345.
What are the serious side effects of travoprost?
While less common, the most serious side effects of travoprost are described below, along with what to do if they happen.
Severe Allergic Reactions. Travoprost may cause allergic reactions, which can be serious. Stop using travoprost and get help right away if you have any of the following symptoms of a serious allergic reaction.
- Breathing problems or wheezing
- Racing heart
- Fever or general ill feeling
- Swollen lymph nodes
- Swelling of the face, lips, mouth, tongue, or throat
- Trouble swallowing or throat tightness
- Itching, skin rash, or pale red bumps on the skin called hives
- Nausea or vomiting
- Dizziness, feeling lightheaded, or fainting
- Stomach cramps
- Joint pain
Increased Brown Coloring of the Iris. Travoprost may cause the colored part of the eye called the iris to increase in brown color. This effect may take months to years to occur, and may be permanent, even if you stop using travoprost. Travoprost may also cause your eyelid skin to darken or grow hair, which may return to normal after you stop using travoprost. Keep all appointments to have your eyes checked.
Eyelash Changes. Travoprost may cause eyelash changes, which usually return to normal after you stop using this medicine. Changes may include increased length, color, thickness, shape, and number of eyelashes.
Macular Edema. Travoprost may cause a problem called macular edema. Macular edema is swelling from too much fluid in part of your eye called the retina. This can affect your vision. If you have any vision changes, call your healthcare provider right away.
Warnings & Precautions
Who should not use travoprost?
Allergies to Ingredients. People who are allergic to any of the following should not use travoprost.
- Travoprost
- Travatan Z
- Any of the ingredients in the specific product dispensed
Your pharmacist can tell you all of the ingredients in the specific travoprost products they stock.
What should I know about travoprost before using it?
Do not use travoprost unless it has been prescribed to you by a healthcare provider. Use it as prescribed.
Do not share travoprost with other people, even if they have the same condition as you. It may harm them.
Keep travoprost out of the reach of children. If you store your medicine in a refrigerator, take special precautions to keep it away from children who also use the refrigerator.
If you use more than one eye medicine, wait at least 5 minutes in between using them.
Remove contact lenses before putting in your eye drops. You can put them back in at least 15 minutes after you administer the eye drops.
Do not allow the tip of the eye drop container to touch the eye or the area around the eyes. If the tip touches any surface, you could develop a serious infection in your eye that could lead to eye damage and vision loss.
If you develop any type of eye problems or reactions while using travoprost, consult your healthcare provider right away. This may include problems with the eye or eyelid, such as eye injury, infection, eye swelling and redness, or vision loss.
What should I tell my healthcare provider before using travoprost?
Tell your healthcare provider about all of your health conditions and any prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, vitamins/minerals, herbal products, and other supplements you are using. This will help them determine if travoprost is right for you.
In particular, make sure that you discuss any of the following.
Current and past health conditions. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any of the following.
- Any type of eye problem, including uveitis (inflammatory conditions that affect the middle part of the eye), macular edema, eye pressure problems, no lens (aphakia) or problems with your eye lens
- Diabetes
- A history of eye surgery
Pregnancy. It is not known if or how travoprost could affect pregnancy or harm an unborn baby. Tell your healthcare provider if you are or plan to become pregnant. Your healthcare provider will advise you if you should use travoprost while you are pregnant or trying to get pregnant.
Breastfeeding. It is not known if travoprost passes into breast milk. Tell your healthcare provider if you are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. Your healthcare provider will advise you if you should use travoprost while breastfeeding.
Interactions
Does travoprost interact with foods or drinks?
There are no known interactions between travoprost and foods or drinks.
It is unknown if drinking alcohol will affect travoprost.
Does travoprost interact with other medicines (drug interactions)?
There are no known interactions between travoprost and other medicines. Always tell your healthcare provider about any prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, vitamins/minerals, herbal products, and other supplements you are using.
Overdose/Missed Dose
What should I do if I accidentally use too much travoprost?
If you or someone else has used too much travoprost, get medical help right away, call 911, or contact a Poison Control center at 800-222-1222.
What should I do if I miss a dose of travoprost?
If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and only use the next dose. Do not use double or extra doses.
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