Travatan Drops

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Pronunciation: TRAV-oh-prost
Generic Name: Travoprost
Brand Name: Travatan
Travatan Drops are used for:

Treating increased pressure in the eye (ocular hypertension) and open-angle glaucoma in patients who cannot use or do not respond to other medicines.

Travatan Drops are a prostaglandin analog. It works to lower pressure in the eye by increasing fluid drainage from the eye.

Do NOT use Travatan Drops if: you are allergic to any ingredient in Travatan Drops you have inflammation in the eye (eg, iritis, uveitis)

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Travatan Drops:

Some medical conditions may interact with Travatan Drops. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances if you have swelling, infection, or injury of the eye, or you have a history of inflammation in the eye (eg, iritis, uveitis) if you do not have a lens in your eye or have had the lens in your eye replaced if you have other types of glaucoma (eg, narrow-angle, neovascular) if you will be having eye surgery

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Travatan Drops. However, no specific interactions with Travatan Drops are known at this time.

Ask your health care provider if Travatan Drops may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Travatan Drops:

Use Travatan Drops as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

Use Travatan Drops in the evening unless your doctor tells you otherwise. Soft contact lenses may absorb a chemical in Travatan Drops. Remove contact lenses before you use Travatan Drops; lenses may be placed back in the eyes 15 minutes after use of Travatan Drops. Wash your hands before and after using Travatan Drops. Tilt your head back. Using your index finger, pull the lower eyelid away from the eye to form a pouch. Drop the medicine into the pouch and gently close your eyes. Immediately use your finger to apply pressure to the inside corner of the eyelid for 1 to 2 minutes. Do not blink. Remove excess medicine around your eye with a clean, dry tissue, being careful not to touch your eye. Wash your hands to remove any medicine that may be on them. To prevent germs from contaminating your medicine, do not touch the applicator tip to any surface, including the eye. Keep the container tightly closed. Use Travatan Drops at least 5 minutes apart from any other medicine that you put in your eye. Continue to use Travatan Drops even if you feel well. Do not miss any doses. If you miss a dose of Travatan Drops, use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Travatan Drops.

Important safety information: Travatan Drops are for use in the eye only. Do not get it in your nose or mouth. Travatan Drops may cause blurred vision or make your eyes more sensitive to light. Use Travatan Drops with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it. If your eyes become sensitive to light, wearing sunglasses may help. Travatan Drops may cause the colored part of your eye (iris) to turn brown. This change may be permanent. It may not be noticeable for several months to years. If it occurs, you will need to have regular eye examinations. Discuss any questions or concerns with your doctor. Travatan Drops may cause your eyelids to darken. It may also cause changes in the way that your eyelashes grow (eg, length, thickness, number of lashes). This change may be permanent. Discuss any questions or concerns with your doctor. Do NOT use more than the recommended dose without checking with your doctor. If you will be having eye surgery, tell your doctor that you use Travatan Drops. Lab tests, including eye pressure, may be performed while you use Travatan Drops. These tests may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments. Travatan Drops should be used with extreme caution in CHILDREN; safety and effectiveness in children have not been confirmed. PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Travatan Drops while you are pregnant. It is not known if Travatan Drops are found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Travatan Drops, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby. Possible side effects of Travatan Drops:

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Bloodshot eyes; blurred vision; changes in eyelash growth; eye dryness, itching, or discomfort; feeling of having something in your eye; headache; increased tear production.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); chest pain; darkening of the eyelid or eye color; eye or eyelid crusting, discharge, inflammation, irritation, pain, or swelling; severe headache or dizziness; slow heartbeat; vision changes.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.

See also: Travatan side effects (in more detail)

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately.

Proper storage of Travatan Drops:

Store Travatan Drops between 36 and 77 degrees F (2 and 25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Travatan Drops out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information: If you have any questions about Travatan Drops, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider. Travatan Drops are to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people. If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor. Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.

This information is summary only. It does not contain all information about Travatan Drops. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

Issue Date: February 1, 2012 Database Edition 12.1.1.002 Copyright © 2012 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. More Travatan resources Travatan Side Effects (in more detail) Travatan Use in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Travatan Drug Interactions Travatan Support Group 1 Review for Travatan - Add your own review/rating Compare Travatan with other medications Glaucoma, Open Angle Intraocular Hypertension

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