Brand Name

Travatan Z {Alcon}

Generic Name

travoprost, pronounced TRAV-oh-prost

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Drug Guide

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What is Travatan Z?

Travatan Z is used to treat open-angle glaucoma, as well as ocular hypertension. Travatan Z helps to reduce the pressure in your eyes by increasing the amount of fluid that drains from your eyes. Travatan Z may also be prescribed for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Key Facts About Travatan Z

The reduction of ocular pressure occurs approximately 2 hours after you have administered the Travatan Z eye drops. The maximum effect of this medication will be reached 12 hours after administration. Additional drops should not be used as frequent administration of prostaglandin analogs have been shown to decrease the intraocular pressure lowering effect of Travatan Z.

Travatan Z should not be used while you are wearing contact lenses. You should wait at 15 minutes or longer to put your contact lenses in after using Travatan Z eye drops.

You should wait at least five (5) minutes after using Travatan Z before putting any other eye drops in your eyes that your doctor has prescribed for you to use.

You should be careful not to allow the tip of the Travatan Z eye dropper to touch any surface, which includes your eyes or hands. Should the dropper touch any surfaces it could become contaminated, leading to a possible infection of your eye. Eye infections can cause serious damage or even vision loss.

PREGNANCY/BREASTFEEDING:  Travatan Z may be harmful to an unborn baby. You should tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant before using Travatan Z. Do not use Travatan Z if you are breast-feeding as it is not known if Travatan Z passes into breast milk.

Before You Take Travatan Z

You should not take Travatan Z if you are allergic to travoprost.

Using Travatan Z may cause a gradual change in the color of your eyes, eyelids or eyelashes, as well as an increased growth and thickness of your eyelashes. These changes tend to occur slowly, typically over a period of months or even years. The pigment changes are usually brown. These changes may be permanent, even after you have stopped using Travatan Z.

You should avoid using too much of this medication. Use only the amount of Travatan Z that your doctor has prescribed for you. If you use too much Travatan Z it can actually be counterproductive, and make this medication less effective at lowering the pressure in your eyes.

Travatan Z Drug Interactions

Travatan Z should not be combined with other eye drops of the same type. this includes bimatoprost or Latisse (bimatoprost topical). However, you should tell your doctor about all of the medications you use. This includes prescription drugs, vitamins, supplements and herbal products, and over the counter medications. You should not begin taking a new medication without telling your doctor first.

Directions for Taking Travatan Z

You should instil Travatan Z exactly how it was prescribed for you. You should not use Travatan Z in larger or smaller amounts, or use it for longer or shorter than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions exactly on your prescription label.

A patient instruction guide comes with your Travatan Z prescription which gives you instructions for safe and effective use of this medication. Be sure to follow the instructions for using Travatan Z carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

When you are ready to apply the Travatan Z eye drops you should tilt your head back slightly and pull your lower eyelid down to create a small pocket. Hold the dropper steadily above your eye with the tip facing down. You should look up and away from the dropper as you squeeze out a drop. Close your eye after administering the drop for a few seconds. Next, lightly press your finger to the inside corner of the eye (near your nose) for about 1 minute to keep the liquid from draining into your tear duct.

You should only use the amount of drops that your doctor has prescribed for you. Wait at least 5 minutes before applying any additional eye drops that you have been prescribed.

You should not use the eye drops if the liquid has changed colors or if it has particles in it. If this is the case you should contact your doctor for a new prescription.

If you need to have eye surgery, if you have an eye injury or develop an eye infection at any time during your treatment with Travatan Z you should tell your doctor immediately.

Travatan Z needs to be stored either at room temperature, or in the refrigerator. Do not freeze Travatan Z. Keep the bottle tightly closed and away from both moisture and heat.

If you miss a dose of Travatan Z you should attempt to take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose do not take the missed dose in addition to your regular dose.

Travatan Z Side Effects

If you experience any of the following adverse effects you should stop taking Travatan Z and seek emergency medical help immediately:

• allergic reaction such as difficulty breathing, hives or swelling of your throat, face, tongue or lips
• discharge or oozing from your eyes
• increased sensitivity to light
• redness, swelling, itching or pain in or around your eye
• vision changes

Less serious Travatan Z side effects may include:

• dizziness
• dry eyes
• eye discomfort (mild)
• feeling like something is in your eye
• stinging or burning in your eyes
• watery eyes

It should be noted that this is not a complete list of possible side effects of Travatan Z. You should contact your physician for a complete list and medical advice regarding these effects.

Travatan Z Description and Dosing

Travatan Z (travoprost ophthalmic solution) 0.004% is supplied as sterile, buffered aqueous solution of travoprost.

The dosage of Travatan Z is one drop in each affected eye, one time daily. Additional drops should not be used as frequent administration of prostaglandin analogs have been shown to decrease the intraocular pressure lowering effect of Travatan Z.

Travatan Z is prescribed based on the individual need of each patient. Your doctor will tell you the right dose for you.

If you suspect that you have overdosed with Travatan Z you should seek emergency help immediately.

Ingredients in Travatan Z

Travatan Z contains the active ingredient travoprost 0.04 mg/mL. Inactive ingredients are polyoxyl 40 hydrogenated castor oil, sofZia® (boric acid, propylene glycol, sorbitol, zinc chloride), sodium hydroxide and/or hydrochloric acid (to adjust pH) and purified water, USP. It is preserved in the bottle with an ionic buffered system, sofZia®.

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