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Travatan (z) (U.S.N.L.M.)
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| Dosing | 1 drop qpm | |
| Chem Specs | travoprost 0.004% | |
| Quantities | 2.5, 5ml | |
| Cost | 90.00 | |
| Class | prostaglandin | |
| Action | Increases aqueous outflow. | |
| Usage | Indicated for lowering IOP with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension for those who are intolerant of other IOP lowering medications or insufficiently responsive to another IOP lowering medication. |
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| Side Effects | Pigmentation of the iris, eyelid and eyelashes, and growth of eyelashes. Possible cystoid macular edema in pseudophakes and/or aphakes. Possible reactivation of herpes keratitis. Possible corneal thinning. 30 to 50% report ocular hyperemea. 3% discontinue use for this reason. |
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| Contraindications | Hypersensitivity to travoprost or any other ingredients in the product. | |
| Pediatric use | Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients have not been established. | |
| Pregnancy | Category: C | |
| Travatan Z is the "sofzia" (BAK free) formulation. | ||