Tafluprost ophthalmic

Tafluprost helps lower eye pressure by boosting the drainage of fluid from the eye.

Tafluprost ophthalmic (for the eyes) is used to treat open-angle glaucoma or other reasons for high pressure inside the eye.

Tafluprost ophthalmic may also be used for reasons not mentioned in this medication guide.

Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not use tafluprost ophthalmic in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

Using more tafluprost ophthalmic than prescribed will not improve your condition and may make this medicine less effective.

Wash your hands before using the eye drops.

To apply the eye drops:

• Tilt your head back slightly and pull down your lower eyelid to create a small pocket. Hold the dropper above the eye with the tip down. Look up and away from the dropper and squeeze out a drop.
• Close your eyes for 2 or 3 minutes with your head tipped down, without blinking or squinting. Gently press your finger to the inside corner of the eye for about 1 minute to keep the liquid from draining into your tear duct.
• Wait at least 5 minutes before using any other eye drops your doctor has prescribed.

Each single-use bottle of this medicine is for one use only (in one or both eyes at one time). Throw the eye drop bottle away after one use, even if there is still some medicine left in it after using the eye drops.

Tell your doctor right away if you have any eye injury or infection, sudden vision changes, or if you need to have any type of surgery, especially eye surgery.

Store unopened cartons or foil pouches in the refrigerator; do not freeze.

After opening the foil pouch, store this medicine at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Once the pouch is opened, you must use the medicine within 28 days.

Tafluprost ophthalmic may cause a slow change in the color of your eyes, eyelids, or lashes. These color changes can be permanent, even after you stop treatment, and may happen only in the treated eye.

Contact your doctor immediately if you experience any eye injury or infection, sudden changes in vision, or if you need any kind of surgery, especially eye surgery.

Call your doctor right away if you have eye pain or redness, itchy or watery eyes, or increased sensitivity to light.

You should not use tafluprost ophthalmic if you are allergic to it.

Tafluprost ophthalmic may cause a slow change in the color of your eyes, eyelids, and eyelashes, as well as increased growth or thickness of your eyelashes. These color changes, usually an increase in brown pigment, happen gradually and you might not notice them for months or years. The color changes may be permanent even after you stop the treatment, and may occur only in the eye being treated. This could lead to a difference in eye or eyelash color between your two eyes.

To ensure tafluprost ophthalmic is safe for you, inform your doctor if you have:

• uveitis;
• any swelling or infection in or around your eye; or
• a torn or missing natural lens from inside your eye.

FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether tafluprost ophthalmic will harm an unborn baby. Use effective birth control, and inform your doctor if you become pregnant during treatment.

It is not known whether tafluprost ophthalmic passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Inform your doctor if you are breast-feeding.

Do not give this medication to anyone under 18 years old without medical advice.

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Tafluprost ophthalmic may cause serious side effects. Stop using tafluprost ophthalmic and call your doctor immediately if you have:

• eye pain or redness;
• itchy or watery eyes;
• increased sensitivity to light; or
• severe redness or burning of the eyes after using the drops.

Common side effects of tafluprost ophthalmic may include:

• mild eye discomfort;
• blurred vision; or
• dry eyes.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Usual Adult Dose for Intraocular Hypertension:

One eye drop in the conjunctival sac of the affected eye(s) once a day in the eveningComments:-The dose should not exceed one drop in the affected eye(s) daily as more frequent administration may lessen the intraocular pressure lowering effect.-This drug may be used concomitantly with other topical ophthalmic drugs to lower intraocular pressure.-If more than one topical ophthalmic drug is being used, each one should be administered at least 5 minutes apart.-Reduction of the intraocular pressure starts approximately 2 to 4 hours after the first administration with the maximum effect reached after 12 hours.Use:-Reduction of elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension

Usual Adult Dose for Glaucoma (Open Angle):

One eye drop in the conjunctival sac of the affected eye(s) once a day in the eveningComments:-The dose should not exceed one drop in the affected eye(s) daily as more frequent administration may lessen the intraocular pressure lowering effect.-This drug may be used concomitantly with other topical ophthalmic drugs to lower intraocular pressure.-If more than one topical ophthalmic drug is being used, each one should be administered at least 5 minutes apart.-Reduction of the intraocular pressure starts approximately 2 to 4 hours after the first administration with the maximum effect reached after 12 hours.Use:-Reduction of elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension

Use the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

An overdose of tafluprost ophthalmic is not expected to be harmful. Get emergency medical help or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222 if someone has accidentally swallowed the medication.

Do not use other eye medications unless your doctor instructs you to.

It is not likely that other drugs you take by mouth or inject will affect tafluprost used in the eyes. However, many drugs can interact with each other. Inform each of your healthcare providers about all medicines you use, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.