Travoprost (Ophthalmic)

Travoprost eye drops are used to lower high pressure in the eye that happens with open-angle glaucoma or eye hypertension. Both of these conditions are due to increased pressure in the eye, which can cause pain or changes in vision. This medicine is a prostaglandin.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

Your eye doctor will want to check your eyes at regular visits to ensure that this medicine is working correctly and is not causing any side effects.

This medicine may cause the iris (the colored part), eyelid, or eyelashes of your treated eye to turn brown. Your eyelashes may also become longer, thicker, and darker. Some of these changes may be permanent even if you stop using travoprost. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions about this.

Contact your doctor immediately if you have an eye injury, eye infection, or if you plan to have eye surgery.

In deciding to use a medicine, you and your doctor need to weigh the risks against the benefits. For this medicine, consider the following:

Allergies

Inform your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reactions to this medicine or any other medicines. Also, let your healthcare provider know if you have any other allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatric

Due to the side effects of travoprost, it is not recommended for use in children younger than 16 years of age.

Geriatric

There have been no studies to show that travoprost eye drops are unsafe or less effective for elderly patients.

Breast Feeding

There are no adequate studies on the effects of this medication during breastfeeding. Consider the potential benefits and risks before using this medication while breastfeeding.

Interactions with Medicines

Some medicines should not be taken together, while others may be used together with caution. If there is a possible interaction, your doctor may adjust the dose or take other precautions. Inform your healthcare provider if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicines.

Interactions with Food/Tobacco/Alcohol

Some medicines should not be taken during meals or with certain foods because interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with some medicines may also lead to interactions. Discuss with your healthcare provider about using your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.

Other Medical Problems

Other medical issues may affect the use of this medicine. Be sure to tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

• Eye infection (bacterial keratitis) or
• Eye lens problems or
• Macular edema (swelling in the back part of the eye) or
• Uveitis (eye inflammation)—Use with caution. May worsen these conditions.

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do, they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

More common

• Eye pain
• itching eye
• redness of the eye
• redness, swelling, or itching of the eyelid

Less common

• Blurred or decreased vision
• burning, dry, or itching eyes
• changes in eye color
• redness, pain, or swelling of the eye, eyelid, or inner lining of the eyelid

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

More common

• Eye discomfort
• feeling of having something in the eye

Less common

• Acid or sour stomach (heartburn or indigestion)
• blood in the urine
• chest pain or tightness
• dry eyes
• eye discharge or excessive tearing
• feeling faint or lightheaded when getting up from a lying or sitting position
• loss of bladder control
• lower back pain
• muscle pain or stiffness
• pain, swelling, or redness in the joints
• pain or burning while urinating
• pelvic pain
• slow or irregular heartbeat (less than 50 beats per minute)

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

In the U.S.

• Izba
• Travatan
• Travatan Z

Available Dosage Forms:

• Solution

Therapeutic Class: Antiglaucoma

Pharmacologic Class: Prostaglandin

Your eye doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to use and how often. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.

Your doctor may order 2 or more eye drops to be used together. You should wait at least 5 minutes before putting another eye drop in the same eye.

Remove contact lenses before using this medicine. Wait at least 15 minutes after using this medicine before putting the contact lenses back in.

To use:

• The bottle is only partially full to provide proper drop control.
• First, wash your hands. Tilt your head back and, pressing your finger gently on the skin just beneath the lower eyelid, pull the lower eyelid away from the eye to make a space. Drop the medicine into this space. Let go of the eyelid and gently close the eyes. Do not blink. Keep the eyes closed for 1 to 2 minutes to allow the medicine to cover the eye.
• Remove any excess solution around the eye with a clean tissue, being careful not to touch the eye.
• Immediately after using the eye drops, wash your hands to remove any medicine that may be on them.
• To keep the medicine as germ-free as possible, do not touch the applicator tip to any surface (including the eye). Also, keep the container tightly closed.

Dosing

The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.

• For ophthalmic dosage form (eye drops): For glaucoma or hypertension of the eye: Adults and children 16 years of age and older—Use one drop in the affected eye once a day in the evening. Children younger than 16 years of age—Use is not recommended.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.

Ask your healthcare professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use.