Travatan (Travoprost)
Travatan (Travoprost) is a prescription medicine used to treat excessive intraocular pressure caused by open-angle glaucoma or other eye conditions. Lowering intraocular pressure can help avoid blindness. Travatan Eye Drops are well-known for its ability to lower intraocular pressure, providing patients with a dependable way to manage their disease.
Why Choose Travatan (Travoprost)?
- Travatan is efficient at lowering intraocular pressure, which can help avoid future eye damage or blindness.
- Travatan is designed for convenience, requiring only one application each day, making it easier to fit into your everyday routine.
- Travatan has a well-established safety profile and efficacy due to its extensive research and application.
How to Use Travatan (Travoprost)?
- For topical ophthalmic use only: Travatan is designed to be applied directly to the afflicted eye(s).
- Once-a-Day Application: Apply one drop to the afflicted eye(s) once a day, in the evening, or as advised by your healthcare provider.
- Follow all instructions: Be sure to carefully follow your healthcare professional’s application instructions. Avoid touching the dropper tip to any surface, as this may contaminate the drug.
Important Safety Information about Travatan
- Allergy Warning: Do not use Travatan if you are allergic to travoprost or any other ingredient in this product.
- Pregnancy and Nursing: If you are pregnant, want to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding, please see your healthcare professional.
- Interactions: Tell your doctor about all of the medications you’re taking because they may interfere with other prescriptions.
Fact Table for Travatan
Facts | Detail |
Generic Name | Travoprost |
Brand Name | Travatan |
Classification | Prostaglandin analogue |
FDA Approval | Yes (for specific dates and details, consult the FDA website or product packaging) |
Indications | Treatment of open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension |
Mechanism of Action | Increases the outflow of aqueous fluid from the eyes, lowering intraocular pressure |
Dosage Form | Ophthalmic solution (eye drops) |
Dosage | One drop in the affected eye(s) once daily in the evening |
Key Side Effects | Eye redness, discomfort, blurred vision, eye itching |
Contraindications | Hypersensitivity to travoprost or any component of the product |
Pregnancy Category | Consult with healthcare provider (for specific guidance, refer to product labeling) |
Nursing Considerations | Consult with healthcare provider before use during breastfeeding |
Storage Instructions | Store at controlled room temperature, away from light and moisture. Do not freeze. |
Drug Interactions | Inform healthcare provider of all medications being taken, as interactions may occur |
Common Side Effects of Travatan
Like all medications, Lumigan (Bimatoprost) can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Understanding these side effects can help you use this medication safely and effectively.
- Eye redness
- Discomfort
- Blurred vision
- Eye itching
If you experience any of these side effects or others, make sure to discuss them with your healthcare provider. They can offer advice and may adjust your treatment if necessary. Report any severe or unexpected side effects immediately.
How Can You Buy Travatan (Travoprost)?
You can order Travatan (Travoprost) using these methods on our website:
- Order Online
- Order by Phone
- Order by Fax
- Order your refills
Visit our How to order page.