Travoprost
Travoprost is an ophthalmic prostaglandin analog medication used to lower elevated intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. It works by increasing uveoscleral outflow, allowing fluid to drain more effectively from the eye.
Travoprost is an eye drop that reduces eye pressure by increasing fluid drainage, primarily used to treat glaucoma.
Key facts at a glance
- ATC
- S01EE04
- RxNorm
- 283809
- Generic
- Travoprost
- Class
- atc-s01
- Brands
- iDose, Travatan
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- ophthalmic
- Forms
- solution
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
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Travoprost is indicated for the reduction of elevated intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension who are intolerant of or unresponsive to other IOP-lowering therapies.
As a selective FP prostanoid receptor agonist, travoprost free acid binds to FP receptors in the eye, increasing uveoscleral outflow of aqueous humor, thereby reducing intraocular pressure.
Typically administered once daily in the evening; may cause permanent iris color changes, eyelash growth, and eyelid skin darkening. Remove contact lenses before instillation and wait 15 minutes before reinserting. Avoid contamination of the dropper tip.
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