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Travatan is a prescription medication used to treat certain eye conditions. So what does Travatan do and how does it work?
1. What effects does Travatan have?
Travatan is an eye drop whose main ingredient is Travoprost 0.004%. Travoprost is a prostaglandin F2α analogue, a selective and high-affinity agonist for the prostaglandin FP receptor that reduces intraocular pressure by increasing uveoscleral drainage. and sclera raft. The drug begins to lower intraocular pressure about 2 hours after instillation and reaches its maximum effect within 12 hours. Significant reduction in intraocular pressure can be maintained for more than 24 hours after you take a single dose.
In primary therapy, Travatan eye drops, administered once daily, reduced intraocular pressure by 7 to 9 mmHg. The reduction in intraocular pressure reached steady-state daily approximately 2 weeks after initiation of treatment and this result was maintained over 6 to 12 months of treatment.
In addition, travoprost in Travatan has also been shown to increase blood flow at the optic nerve endings, and at the same time reduce the stability of the tear film and reduce tear secretion.
Travoprost did not affect the patient's respiratory rate/volume or systolic blood pressure during exercise and recovery. Prostaglandin F2α analogues can induce hair follicle growth and stimulate skin melanogenesis.
Travatan eye drops are indicated for the reduction of intraocular pressure in patients with:
Glaucoma Open-angle glaucoma Travatan is contraindicated in the following cases:
People with hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients. Travatan eye drops have no or negligible influence on the ability to drive and use machines. However, temporary blurred vision or other visual disturbances may affect the ability to drive or use machines. If you experience blurred vision after instilling the medicine, you should wait until your vision clears again before you can drive or operate machinery.
Travatan eye drops should not be used by women who are pregnant or likely to become pregnant. Active ingredient Travoprost in the drug Travatan has harmful effects on pregnancy, fetus / neonate. In vivo studies with travoprost have shown reproductive toxicity. Travatan should not be used during pregnancy, unless absolutely necessary.
It is not known whether travoprost or its metabolites when administered topically are excreted in human milk. In vivo studies have shown that travoprost and its metabolites are excreted in human milk. Therefore, Travatan is not recommended for use by women who are breast-feeding.
2. Dosage and how to use Travatan
How to use Travatan as follows:
Travatan is for eye drops only. It is recommended to press the lacrimal duct with your finger or close the eye after instillation to reduce the systemic absorption of drugs when administered through the eye and to reduce systemic adverse reactions. Travatan should not be instilled in more than 1 drop per day in the affected eye(s). When replacing another glaucoma eye drop with Travatan, you should stop taking it and start using Travatan the next day. If you are using more than one type of eye drops, the medicines should be given at least 5 minutes apart. Ophthalmic ointment should be used last. You need to remove the folded secure packaging of the medicine just before the first use. To avoid contamination of the Travatan dropper and solution, care should be taken not to allow the dropper tip to touch the eyelid, the area around the eye, or any other surface. Keep the Travatan vial tightly closed when not in use. Dosage of Travatan drug should be according to the prescription of a specialist. The recommended dose of Travatan for specific cases is as follows:
In adults, the elderly: Instill 1 drop of Travatan eye drops solution into the conjunctival sac of the affected eye once a day. For optimal results, you should take Travatan in the evening. Travatan should not be used more than once a day because there is evidence that more frequent use of prostaglandin analogues may reduce the ocular pressure lowering effect. Travatan may be used in combination with other eye medications to lower intraocular pressure. In children: The safety and effectiveness of Travatan in people under 18 years of age have not been established, so its use is not recommended in these subjects. In patients with hepatic or renal impairment: Travatan eye drops have been studied in patients with mild to severe hepatic impairment and in patients with mild to severe renal impairment (creatinine clearance of 14 ml/min). No dose adjustment of Travatan eye drops is required in these patients. Currently, there are no reports of overdose. Poisoning is less likely with ocular overdose.
In case of an overdose of Travatan, wash your eyes with warm water to remove the medicine. If an overdose of Travatan taken orally is suspected, treat symptomatically and supportively.
If a dose of Travatan is missed, treatment should be continued with the next scheduled dose. Travatan should not be instilled in more than 1 drop per day in the affected eye(s).
3. Side effects of Travatan
During the use of Travatan eye drops, you may experience side effects of the drug.
Common side effects of Travatan include:
Eye congestion Eye pain Eye irritation Dry eyes Eye irritation Eye irritation Hyperpigmentation Iris Eye discomfort. Less common side effects of Travatan include:
Hypersensitivity, seasonal allergies. Headache Reduced market. Corneal erosion Spotty keratitis Keratitis Iritis Decreased vision Conjunctivitis Anterior chamber Blepharitis Blurred vision Fear of light Eyelid flipping Cataracts Periorbital edema Itching eyelids Rusty eyelid crusted eyelids Increased tearing Eyelid swelling Thick eyelashes. Stuffy nose Itchy throat. Rare side effects of Travatan include:
Dizziness Taste disturbances. Uveitis Inflammation of the iris of the eyelids Herpes virus of the eyes Granulomatous conjunctivitis Conjunctivitis Conjunctivitis... Decreased heart rate, irregular heartbeat. Palpitations Increased blood pressure Systolic blood pressure increased Lower blood pressure Diastolic blood pressure decreased. Asthma Difficulty breathing Cough Allergic rhinitis Sore throat Dry nose Respiratory disorder. Gastrointestinal ulcers Gastrointestinal disorders Dry mouth Constipation. Atopic dermatitis Erythema Skin discoloration Loss of eyelashes, eyebrows. Hair color change... Musculoskeletal pain, joint pain. Attenuate. If you experience any side effects of Travatan, you need to tell your doctor immediately or go to the nearest medical facility for timely treatment.
Travatan is an eye drop whose main ingredient is Travoprost 0.004%. It is indicated for the treatment of glaucoma and open-angle glaucoma. To ensure the effectiveness of treatment and avoid unwanted side effects, patients need to strictly follow the instructions of the doctor, professional pharmacist.
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