Uses of Zioptan

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1. What effect does Zioptan have?

What does Zioptan do? Zioptan eye drops, whose active ingredient is Tafluprost, a prostaglandin analog, is used to treat open-angle glaucoma or other causes of increased pressure inside the eye. Zioptan works by regulating the flow of fluid in the eye to maintain normal pressure.

2. How to use Zioptan

How to use: Patients need to use Zioptan exactly as prescribed by the doctor. Using more Zioptan than prescribed will not improve the condition and may make it less effective. Here are the steps to use Zioptan eye drops:
Wash your hands before using the eye drops. Tilt your head back and pull your lower eyelid down to create a small pocket. Hold the Zioptan dropper above the eye with the tip facing down. Look up and at the same time squeeze the tube gently to release the drop. Close your eyes for 2 to 3 minutes, without blinking or squinting. Gently press your finger against the inner corner of your eye for about 1 minute to help the solution flow into the tear duct. Patients should wait at least 5 minutes before using any other eye drops. Dosage: The recommended dose is one drop in the affected eye once daily in the evening. Dosage should not be exceeded once daily, as studies have demonstrated that greater use can reduce the eye pressure-lowering effect. The effect of lowering intraocular pressure usually begins about 2 to 4 hours after the first dose and the maximum effect is achieved after 12 hours.

3. Zioptan side effects

Common side effects of Zioptan may include: mild eye discomfort, headache, eye stinging or irritation, cough, darkening and increased eyelash growth, dry eyes, blurred vision. Some of the less common side effects of Zioptan include eyelid edema, eye fatigue, conjunctival edema, eye discharge, blepharitis, anterior chamber glare, conjunctival cysts, allergic conjunctivitis, and sensory disturbances. eye, eyelid hypertrophy. Patients should stop using Zioptan and call their doctor at once if symptoms include;
Eye pain or redness; Itchy or watery eyes; Increased sensitivity to light; Severe redness or burning of the eyes after using the medicine.

4. What are the precautions when using Zioptan eye drops?

Precautions when using Zioptan eye drops are as follows:
Before using Zioptan, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of eye problems such as uveitis, iritis. Macular edema has been reported during treatment with prostaglandin analogs. Therefore, Zioptan should be used with caution in patients with risk factors for macular edema. Zioptan may cause blurred vision. Therefore, patients need to be careful when driving or using machinery while taking the drug. Zioptan can cause eyelash growth, which gradually changes the color of the eyes, eyelids, and eyelashes. Color change can be permanent even after treatment is over and may occur only in the eye being treated, thus resulting in a difference in appearance between the eyes and a cosmetic effect. In addition, the drug Zioptan also has the ability to cause hair growth in places where the drug solution is in repeated contact with the surface of the skin. Tafluprost has not been studied in patients with hepatic/renal impairment, therefore Zioptan should be used with caution in these patients. When using Zioptan, tell your doctor if you have an eye injury or infection, a sudden change in your vision, or if any type of surgery is needed, especially eye surgery. . Contact a physician immediately if patient develops eye pain, redness, itching, watery eyes, or increased sensitivity to light. Patients should not use Zioptan if they are allergic to Tafluprost. The safety and effectiveness of Zioptan in children have not been established. Therefore, Zioptan should not be used in this group of people. Pregnancy: It is not currently known whether Zioptan will harm an unborn baby. Use effective birth control and notify the doctor if the patient becomes pregnant during treatment. Breast-feeding: It is not known whether Zioptan passes into breast milk or could harm a nursing baby. Patients should consult their doctor or pharmacist before using Zioptan while breastfeeding. Store unopened cans of Zioptan in the refrigerator, do not freeze. After opening the foil pouch, store this medication at room temperature away from moisture and heat. After opening the pouch, the patient must use Zioptan eye drops within 28 days.

5. Zioptan drug interactions

There are currently no clinically significant drug interactions, as systemic exposure to Tafluprost is very low following ophthalmic administration. However, patients should still inform the doctor about the drugs and health support foods they are using for specific advice.
Above is general information about Zioptan eye drops. If you have questions or need more information about your medication, you should contact your doctor or pharmacist.
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