Tafluprost
Tafluprost is a prostaglandin analog eye drop medication used to reduce elevated intraocular pressure in patients with glaucoma or ocular hypertension. It belongs to the ATC-S01 ophthalmological drug class and works by increasing uveoscleral outflow of aqueous humor from the eye.
Tafluprost is an eye drop medication that lowers eye pressure by increasing fluid drainage in patients with glaucoma or ocular hypertension.
Key facts at a glance
- ATC
- S01EE05
- RxNorm
- 1244607
- Generic
- Tafluprost
- Class
- atc-s01
- Brands
- Zioptan
- Availability
- rx
- Pregnancy
- C
- Lactation
- caution
- Routes
- ophthalmic
- Forms
- solution
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
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Tafluprost is used to treat elevated intraocular pressure associated with open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension.
As a selective FP prostanoid receptor agonist, tafluprost acid increases uveoscleral outflow of aqueous humor, thereby reducing intraocular pressure.
Common side effects include eye redness, stinging, and iris pigmentation changes. It is for ophthalmic use only and should be administered exactly as prescribed by a healthcare professional.
Official drug label
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Medically reviewed by WellAlly Editorial Team Last reviewed July 26, 2026. · Read our editorial policy