Travatan is a prescription drug, available for use as Drops. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Glaucoma.
The optimal dosage of Travatan is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Travatan also has some side effects, the most common being Stinging in the Eyes, Eye itching, Eye Pain. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Travatan as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Travatan 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.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Travatan is Moderate for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Travatan's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
The section on Travatan contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug reaction of Travatan with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Travatan is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Travatan 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 Travatan safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Travatan. It is best to stop taking Travatan immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Travatan safe during breastfeeding?
Travatan 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 Travatan on the Kidneys?
Travatan rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Travatan on the Liver?
Travatan has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Travatan on the Heart?
Travatan is not harmful for the heart.
Travatan 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 Travatan unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Travatan habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Travatan is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Travatan you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, Travatan does not show any kind of adverse effect.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Travatan cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Travatan
Taking Travatan with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Travatan
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Travatan.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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