Zioptan
Zioptan is a prescription prostaglandin analog eye drop used to reduce elevated intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. The medication works by increasing the natural outflow of fluid from inside the eye, thereby lowering pressure. It is typically used when other pressure-reducing treatments have not been effective or are not tolerated.
Zioptan is an eye drop medication that lowers eye pressure in patients with glaucoma or ocular hypertension by increasing fluid drainage from the eye.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1244612
- Generic
- Zioptan
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
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- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
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Zioptan is indicated for the reduction of elevated intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension who are at risk for optic nerve damage and vision loss.
Zioptan contains tafluprost, a prostaglandin F2-alpha analog that increases uveoscleral outflow of aqueous humor, effectively lowering intraocular pressure when used as directed, typically once daily in the evening.
Common side effects include eye redness, stinging, itching, and darkening of iris or eyelid skin. Patients should remove contact lenses before use and wait 15 minutes before reinserting. Zioptan is for ophthalmic use only and should be used exactly as prescribed by a healthcare provider. Inform your doctor of any eye conditions, surgeries, or other medications before starting treatment.
Official drug label
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