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Travoprost

Latest prescription information about Travoprost. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Travoprost
Pronunciation : TRAV-oh-prost
Trade Name(s): 
India- Lupitors, Optrvo, Travatan.
International- Travatan Z.
Why it is prescribed (Indications) : 
This medication is a synthetic prostaglandin F analogue, prescribed for open angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications): 


Hypersensitivity.

Pregnancy Category :

A B C D X
Category C : Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks.


When it is to be taken : 
Ophthalmic- Instill one drop into the affected eye(s) once daily in the evening.
How it should be taken : 
It comes as eye drops to instill into the affected eyes as directed by your physician.
Special Instruction : 
* Caution should be exercised in patients with other types of glaucoma (narrow-angle, neovascular), inflammation in the eye, who ever using lens, any allergy, during children, pregnancy and breastfeeding.
* It may cause blurred vision or sensitive to light, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.
* Monitor eye pressure regularly while taking this medication.
Side Effects : 
Ocular(Eye) - Abnormal vision, cataract, conjunctivitis and inflammation of eyelid.
Non-Ocular - Allergy, anxiety, back pain, depression, headache, gastrointestinal disorders, hypertension and urinary tract infections.
Other Precautions : 
* Avoid excess dosage.
Storage Conditions : 
Store it at 2° - 25°C.

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