Travatan 40 Mcg/2.5ml

Travatan 40 Mcg Per 2.5 Ml (Travoprost)

What Is The Generic Name For Travoprost:

Travoprost is the generic version for Travoprost

Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Travatan 40 Mcg (Travoprost):

• Travatan

About Travatan 40 Mcg (Travoprost):

Travatan 40 Mcg contains an active ingredient, Travoprost, which is used in the treatment of Glaucoma. You may buy it on doctor’s prescription from any of the leading online pharmacy Stores, drugstores, and medical supply stores.

Dosage Form:

• Eye Drops

Manufacturer:

Alcon (Belgium) is one of the leading pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Travoprost Ophthalmic solution.

Strength:

Travoprost contains Travoprost, 40 mcg in 2.5 ml of the vial which may be available in the various strengths and substitutes at all the leading online pharmacy stores, drugstores, and medical supply stores.

What Are The Uses Of The Travatan 40 Mcg (Travoprost):

Travoprost is used in the treatment of:

• Glaucoma/ ocular hypertension

How Travatan 40 Mcg (Travoprost) Works:

Travoprost (Prostaglandins) in Travatan 40 mc which basically decreases the pressure in the eyeball by increasing the amount of fluid that drains the aqueous humor (clear watery fluid filling the space in front of an eyeball)

Before You Use Travatan 40 Mcg (Travoprost):

Make sure that:

• You are not allergic to Travoprost
• You are not using contact lenses
• Your doctor knows about your Surgeries, Pre-existing disease, and Medications, etc.

What Should You Avoid While Taking Travatan 40 Mcg (Travoprost):

• Avoid using Contact Lenses 15 min prior to or after its use
• Avoid Driving or any other important activity as it may cause blurred vision for a few minutes
• Avoid taking Medicines without prescriptions
• Avoid the use of another eye drop within 5-10 min of its use

When Not To Use Travatan 40 Mcg (Travoprost):

You should avoid Travoprost if you:

• Have ever noticed any Allergy/Hypersensitivity to it
• Have redness, swelling or inflammation in the eyes
• Have gone through any Eye Surgery

Tell Your Doctor If You:

• Are Allergic to Travoprost
• Have Herpes Infection
• Are taking other medicines for the eye only
• Have redness, swelling, itching or other severe inflammation in the eye.
• Have macular edema
• Have gone through any Eye Surgery
• Have infection like bacterial Keratitis which is getting worse after using the Eye Drops

Dosage:

Travatan 40 Mcg contains an active ingredient, Travoprost, which is used to treat the increasing pressure in the eye/ Glaucoma. Consult your doctor for the frequency and dose as age and severity of the disease differ from patient to patient.

Patients are advised to take Travatan 40 Mcg at a fixed time, preferably in the evening time or prescribed by your doctor. It is not recommended for Children or infants.

How Much Of The Travatan 40 Mcg (Travoprost) to Be Used:

Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s instructions to use Travoprost eye drops. It is better to take one drop each eye at once in a day.

You are advised not to use the eye drops more frequently or more than once a day as more frequent administration of prostaglandins may decrease the intraocular pressure lowering effect.

How To Take The Travatan 40 Mcg (Travoprost):

Travatan Eye Drops should be taken at a fixed time once or twice a day as directed by your doctor. Instill the eye drops by holding the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Then, gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off the extra Liquid with a clean cloth or Tissue.

After instilling the eye drops apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute so that the medicine does not drain away from the eye.

For How Long Should You Continue Using Travatan 40 Mcg (Travoprost)

Patients are advised to use the eye drops as prescribed by your doctor. You are not advised to take it in a large amount or for a longer time than recommended.

Overdose:

Rinse your eyes thoroughly with water in case of any irritation or itching but contact your doctor immediately if you are suspecting the overdose symptoms like Pain, swelling,  itching, dryness, etc. in the eye.

Do not give your medication to anybody having similar symptoms as it may cause severe side effects to them. Suggest them to visit the doctor for any symptom.

Missed Dose:

A missed dose of the Eye Drops should be taken as soon as you remember. Skip the dose you missed if it is the time for the next dose. Do not take double or multiple doses next time to make up the missed dose.

What Are The Side Effects Of The Travatan 40 Mcg (Travoprost):

• Stinging in Eyes
• Itching/Irritation
• Blurred Vision
• Eye pain
• Dry or watery eyes
• Dizziness
• Foreign body sensation in eyes
• Increased production of tears
• Increased sensitivity towards light
• Eye redness, swelling, or pain around the eyes
• Conjunctival hyperemia
• Eyelash changes (thickness, number, and length) which may disappear after discontinuing the medication
• Increased iris pigmentation which may be permanent

What Are The Common Drug Interactions:

Few medicines may interact with Travoprost eye drops which can produce some adverse effects or cause your drug not to work properly. Always discuss with your doctor if you are using any other eye drops or medication or Herbal Supplements so that a well-planned medication can be followed.

Warning And Precaution:

Travatan 40 Mcg should be used very cautiously in:

• Hypersensitivity/Allergy
• Pigmentation
• Intraocular Inflammation
• Eyelash Changes
• Macular Edema
• Bacterial Keratitis
• Eye Surgeries
• Consult your doctor for the best possible dosage adjustment in any of the above conditions.

Things To Remember:

• Do not touch the tip of the Eye Drop while using it and discard it after using it for a month.
• Do not take part in activities or jobs that require clear vision until you are sure you can perform such activities safely as your vision may be temporarily blurred or unstable after administering it.
• Keep 5-10 min interval between administrations of two eye drops if you are using multiple eye drops
• Clean your hands and eyes before using the Eye Drops. Keep container contamination free.
• Keep out of reach and sight of the children
• Consult your doctor if you have any doubt related to the dose, time, and strength of the medication.

Indications:

Use Travoprost eye drops for as long as your doctor has suggested using it. Do not touch vial’s tip to the eyelid or to your hand to avoid contamination.

Storage:

Store it at room temperature in a clean and dry place. Do not freeze it. Make sure that eye drops you are going to use is contamination free and not leaked while purchasing.