Travoprost Benefits & Uses

Travoprost is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Glaucoma

Travoprost Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Glaucoma Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 drop Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: dose must taken at evening
Geriatric	Disease: Glaucoma Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 drop Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: dose must be taken at evening
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Glaucoma Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 drop Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Above 16 years old can take dose at evening

Travoprost Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Travoprost is used -

Moderate

Conjuctival Hyperemia

Mild

Foreign body sensation in eyes
Eyelashes falling out
Eye Burning
Contact Dermatitis
Anxiety (Read More - Home Remedies for Anxiety)
Headache
Dyspepsia
Back Pain

Common

Stinging in the Eyes
Eye itching
Eye Pain

Travoprost Related Warnings

Is the use of Travoprost safe for pregnant women?

Travoprost may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Travoprost again without your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Travoprost safe during breastfeeding?

Taking Travoprost may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Travoprost should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Travoprost on the Kidneys?

Travoprost rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Travoprost on the Liver?

Travoprost has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Travoprost on the Heart?

Travoprost is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Travoprost with Other Drugs

Travoprost should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Latanoprost

Travoprost Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Travoprost unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Uveitis
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Travoprost

Is this Travoprost habit forming or addictive?

Travoprost is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Travoprost, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Travoprost can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, the use of Travoprost is considered safe.

Safe
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Travoprost in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Travoprost Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Travoprost

Taking Travoprost with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Travoprost

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Travoprost with alcohol will be.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

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)

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