Uses of Taflotan

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1. Uses of Taflotan eye drops

What is Taflotan? Taflotan's component is tafluprost, which has the ability to reduce intraocular pressure by increasing uveo-scleral outflow. This is an eye drop, indicated for use in the reduction of high intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma or glaucoma.
Contraindications: Do not use Taflotan for patients with a history of hypersensitivity to the drug's components.

2. Usage and dosage of Taflotan

2.1 How to use Taflotan eye drops are as follows:
Do not instill more than 1 time a day because instillation with a thicker frequency may reduce the effect of lowering intraocular pressure of the drug; After the first instillation about 2 - 4 hours, the intraocular pressure begins to decrease, the maximum effect is achieved after 12 hours; Taflotan may be used in combination with other eye medications to reduce intraocular pressure. If it is necessary to use more than one type of eye drops, the patient should pay attention to instilling each drug at least 5 minutes apart. Notes when using Taflotan eye drops:
Be careful not to let the tip of the vial directly touch your eyes to avoid contaminating the medicine; Wipe or wash your face immediately after excess solution is spilled on the skin around the eyes; When using more than one type of eye drops, use at least 5 minutes apart; Remove contact lenses before instilling Taflotan because the benzalkonium chloride contained in the medicine can cause discoloration of the lenses. Wait at least 15 minutes before wearing contact lenses again. 2.2 Dosage Recommended dosage: Put 1 drop of Taflotan eye drops in the affected eye, once daily in the evening. Specific dosage can be prescribed individually by the doctor depending on the patient's condition, the progression of the disease,...
Overdose: No cases of overdose have been reported. If an overdose occurs with Taflotan, the patient should be treated symptomatically.
Missed dose: Patients should consult a doctor.

3. Taflotan eye drops side effects

When using Taflotan eye drops, patients may experience some unwanted side effects:
3.1 Common side effects Some common side effects during Taflotan use:
Mental disorders menstrual: Headache ; Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders: Erythema, hairy eyelids; Eye disorders: Abnormal eyelashes (increased thickness, length, number of eyelashes,...), conjunctival congestion, eye irritation, eye itching, iris pigmentation, eyelid pigmentation, foreign body sensation in the eye, corneal epithelium disorder, abnormal sensation in the eye (dry, sticky, uncomfortable,...), eye pain, blepharitis, photophobia, eye discharge, lacrimation, heaviness in eyes, blurred vision, conjunctival edema,...; Laboratory tests: Positive proteinuria test, increased AST level, increased serum potassium concentration. 3.2 Rare side effects Some rare side effects during the use of Taflotan:
Eye disorders: Conjunctivitis, iritis, bleeding under the conjunctiva, eye itching, blepharitis, conjunctivitis - dry cornea, eye pain, eye irritation, abnormal sensation in the eye (sticky, dry, uncomfortable, ...), heaviness in the eye or foreign object in the eye, eyelid dermatitis, photophobia bright, blurred vision, deeply etched upper eyelid grooves,...; Tests: Increased eosinophils, increased ALT levels, decreased white blood cell counts, increased uric acid, positive urine glucose, increased gamma-GTP levels,... When experiencing side effects of Taflotan, The patient should stop taking the drug and inform the doctor or go to the nearest hospital to be checked.

4. Be careful when using Taflotan

When using Taflotan eye drops, patients should note the following:
Pigmentation: Taflotan can cause changes in pigmented tissue, increasing pigmentation of the iris, eyelids and eyelashes. After discontinuing the use of the drug, the pigmentation of the iris is likely to remain unchanged, and the pigmentation of the eyelids and eyelashes can be restored. Therefore, patients treated with Taflotan should be informed by their physician about the risk of hyperpigmentation. During treatment, patients with iris hyperpigmentation can continue to use Taflotan but need to be examined and examined regularly; Eyelash changes: Taflotan eye drops can gradually change the eyelashes and hair in the eye. These changes include an increase in the length, color, thickness, shape and number of eyelashes. Eyelash changes will usually disappear after the medication is stopped; Endophthalmitis: Taflotan should be used with caution in patients with existing endophthalmitis (uveitis, iritis) because the inflammation may become more severe; Macular Edema: Taflotan should be used with caution in patients with amblyopia, pterygium with posterior capsular tear, or patients with risk factors for macular edema; Taflotan should not be used in pediatric patients because of safety concerns related to hyperpigmentation after prolonged use; Blurred vision may temporarily occur after taking Taflotan. Therefore, patients should temporarily stop driving, operating machinery until this symptom disappears; Caution when using Taflotan for pregnant women: It should only be used if the benefits outweigh the risks; Avoid the use of Taflotan in women who are breast-feeding. If medication is necessary, the physician should instruct the patient to discontinue breast-feeding during treatment.

5. Taflotan drug interactions

Experts have not performed specific drug interaction studies with Taflotan in humans, because tafluprost concentrations in the body are very low after ophthalmic administration. In clinical studies, no significant interaction was observed even with the combined use of tafluprost and timolol. However, to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the drug, patients should still inform their doctor about the drugs they are taking and the diseases they have.
Taflotan eye drops are indicated for the treatment of certain eye conditions. Because the drug has the potential to cause some unwanted side effects, the patient needs to take the drug exactly as prescribed by the doctor, do not abuse the drug. If experiencing any warning signs of side effects of the drug, the patient should stop taking the drug, notify the doctor immediately for examination, diagnosis and timely treatment.
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