- Elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension:
- 1 gtt in affected eye (s) OD nocte
- Max 1 dose/24 hours
Eye drops: 0.004% w/v
- Remove contact lenses before applying the eye drops and wait until 10 min before inserting contact lenses.
- Discard 4 weeks after opening bottle
- Eye drops should be used before eye ointments
- If using more than 1 eye drop, they should be administered at least 5 minutes apart
Prostaglandin agonist
It increases uveoscleral outflow, reducing IOP
- Conjunctival hyperemia
- Decreased visual acuity
- Ocular discomfort
- Foreign body sensation
- Ocular pain
- Ocular pruritus
- Visual disturbance
- Blepharitis
- Blurred vision
- Cataracts
- Conjunctivitis
- Corneal stains
- Dry eyes
- Iris hyperpigmentation
- Keratitis
- Eyelid crusting
- Ocular inflammation
- Photophobia
- Subconjunctival hemorrhage
- Lacrimation
- Eyelash growth
- Eyelash darkening
- Periorbital skin darkening
- Hypersensitivity to class/components
None restricted
Drug Status
| Availability | Prescription only |
| Pregnancy | Can be used |
| Breastfeeding | Can be used |
| Schedule | Not controlled |
| BRAND NAME | STRENGTH | FORMULATION | PACK SIZE | MANUFACTURER | DISTRIBUTOR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travatan | 0.004% w/v | Eye Drops | 2.5mL | Novartis Pharma | Pan Pharma |