Indications And Dose
Raised intra-ocular pressure in open-angle glaucoma | Ocular hypertension ▶TO THE EYE ▶Adult: Apply once daily, to be administered preferably in the evening
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Raised intra-ocular pressure in open-angle glaucoma | Ocular hypertension ▶TO THE EYE ▶Adult: Apply once daily, to be administered preferably in the evening
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Angle-closure glaucoma (no experience of use) . aphakia. asthma. congenital glaucoma (no experience of use). contact lens wearers. inflammatory ocular conditions (no experience of use). narrow-angle glaucoma (no experience of use). neovascular glaucoma (no experience of use). pseudophakia with torn posterior lens capsule or anterior chamber lenses. risk factors for cystoid macular oedema. risk factors for iritis. risk factors for uveitis
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▶Common or very common Dry eye. eye discolouration. eye discomfort. eye disorders ▶Uncommon Cataract. cough. eye inflammation. hair changes. headache. nasal complaints. palpitations. seasonal allergy. skin reactions. throat irritation. vision disorders ▶Rare or very rare Allergic rhinitis. arthralgia. asthenia. asthma. constipation. dizziness. dry mouth. dysphonia. dyspnoea. gastrointestinal disorders. hypertension. hypotension. madarosis. musculoskeletal pain. ophthalmic herpes simplex. oropharyngeal pain. respiratory disorder. taste altered ▶Frequency not known Abdominal pain. anxiety. arrhythmias. chest pain. depression. diarrhoea. epistaxis . insomnia. nausea. tinnitus. urinary disorders. vertigo. vomiting
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Manufacturer advises avoid unless potential benefit outweighs risk—toxicity in animal studies.
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Present in milk in animal studies; manufacturer advises avoid.
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There can be variation in the licensing of different medicines containing the same drug. Eye drops EXCIPIENTS: May contain Propylene glycol ▶Travoprost (Non-proprietary) Travoprost 40 microgram per 1 ml Travoprost 40micrograms/ml eye drops | 2.5 ml P £10.95 DT = £2.77 ▶Bondulc (Accord Healthcare Ltd) Travoprost 40 microgram per 1 ml Bondulc 40micrograms/ml eye drops | 2.5 ml P £10.94 DT = £2.77 ▶Travatan (Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd) Travoprost 40 microgram per 1 ml Travatan 40micrograms/ml eye drops | 2.5 ml P £10.95 DT = £2.77
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Changes to eye colour Before initiating treatment, patients should be warned of a possible change in eye colour as an increase in the brown pigment in the iris can occur, which Eye may be permanent; particular care is required in those with mixed coloured irides and those receiving treatment to one eye only. Changes in eyelashes and vellus hair can also occur, and patients should also be advised to avoid repeated contact of the eye drop solution with skin as this can lead to hair growth or skin pigmentation.
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Apply once daily, to be administered preferably
First-line fragment. Read the complete Indications and Dose section above.
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