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Travatan is used to treat eye conditions, including glaucoma and ocular hypertension, in which increased pressure can lead to a gradual loss of vision. Travatan is used for patients who cannot use other eye medications for their condition or whose eye condition has not responded to another medication. Travatan is in a class of medications called prostanoid agonists. It lowers pressure in the eye by increasing the flow of natural eye fluids out of the eye.
Precautions
Before using travoprost
- tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to travoprost, benzalkonium chloride, or any other medications.
- tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking.
- if you are using another topical eye medication, apply it at least 5 minutes before or after travoprost.
- tell your doctor if you have inflammation (swelling) of the eye or a torn or missing lens and if you have or have ever had liver or kidney disease.
- tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while using travoprost, call your doctor immediately.
- you should know that pregnant women should avoid touching travoprost solution. If a pregnant woman comes into contact with the contents of the travoprost bottle, she should immediately wash the exposed area with soap and water.
- you should know that travoprost solution contains benzalkonium chloride, which can be absorbed by soft contact lenses. If you wear contact lenses, remove them before applying travoprost and put them back in 15 minutes later.
- if you have an eye injury, infection, or surgery while using travoprost, ask your doctor if you should continue using the same eyedrops container.
Directions
Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor.
Remove contact lenses before using this medicine.
Wait at least 15 minutes after using this medicine before inserting your lenses.
To use this medicine
- wash your hands
- Tilt your head back and with your index finger, pull the lower eyelid away from the eye to form a pouch
- Turn the bottle upside down and allow a drop to form on the tip
- Gently tap the bottle to allow the drop to fall into the pouch, look downward and gently close your eyes
- Immediately use your finger to apply pressure at the corner of the eye near the nose and continue to apply gentle pressure for 1 or 2 minutes after using the medicine
- Do not blink and keep your eyes closed for 1 or 2 minutes
- Remove excess medicine around your eye with a clean tissue, being careful not to touch your eye
- Wash your hands to remove any medicine that may be on them.
If you need to administer 2 drops or any other kind of eye medicine, wait 5 minutes before administering the second drop or other medicine.
To prevent germs from entering your medicine, do not touch the applicator tip to any surface, including your eye.
Missed Dose
Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not apply a double dose to make up for a missed one.
Side Effects
Side Effects that may go away during treatment include
- burning
- stinging
- dry eyes
- itching
- feeling of a foreign body in the eye
- dizziness
- headache
If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor.
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if you experience
- a change in vision
- any change in the appearance of the eyes, including color, eye redness, or swelling
- redness on the inside of eyelid
- change in appearance of the eyelashes, including length or color
- back pain
- cough
- chest pain
- depression
- joint pain
- nervousness
- fever with runny nose or congestion
- difficulty urinating
- upset stomach
- weight loss
If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
Storage
Store below 25°C (77°F). Discard container 4 weeks after opening.
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