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Travaxo is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Drops. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Glaucoma.
The correct dosage of Travaxo depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Travaxo also has some side effects, the most common being Stinging in the Eyes, Eye itching, Eye Pain. Some other side effects of Travaxo have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Travaxo go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Travaxo has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Travaxo has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Travaxo related warnings section.
The section on Travaxo contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Travaxo may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Travaxo is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Travaxo is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Travaxo safe for pregnant women?
Travaxo may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Travaxo again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Travaxo safe during breastfeeding?
Travaxo should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Travaxo on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Travaxo on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Travaxo on the Liver?
Travaxo is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Travaxo on the Heart?
Travaxo is not harmful for the heart.
Travaxo should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Travaxo unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Travaxo habit forming or addictive?
Travaxo is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Travaxo as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Travaxo does not show any kind of adverse effect.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Travaxo is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Travaxo
Taking Travaxo with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Travaxo
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Travaxo and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1405
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 155
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Travatan Z® (travoprost)