Travagen Z may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Travagen Z should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
SAFE
Travagen Z does not usually affect your ability to drive.
No interaction found/established
No interaction found/established
Medicine Overview of Travagen Z 0.004% Eye Drop
Introduction
Travagen Z is a medicine used to reduce pressure in the eyes in adults with glaucoma and high pressure in the eye. If the pressure in your eye is too high it can damage your sight, potentially leading to blindness. It works by helping fluid flow from ... Show more
Uses of Travagen Z
Glaucoma
Ocular hypertension
Side effects of Travagen Z
Common
Conjunctival hyperemia
How to use Travagen Z
This medicine is for external use only. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine in ... Show more
How Travagen Z works
Travagen Z is a prostaglandin analogue. It works by increasing the outflow of aqueous humor, thereby lowering the increased eye pressure.
Quick Tips
For best results, put one drop once a day in the evening/night in the affected eye(s).
Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute, immediately after instilling the drop.
Travagen Z may cause brown pigmentation of the iris. This discoloration may be permanent.
Your eyelashes may become more dense and eyelid skin may darken. These changes should disappear after discontinuing Travagen Z.
Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
Travagen Z helps lower high pressure in the eye and reduces the risk of vision loss.
Brief Description
Indication
Ocular hypertension, Open-angle glaucoma
Adult Dose
Ophthalmic
Ocular hypertension; Open-angle glaucoma
Adult: As 0.004% soln: Instill 1 drop in the conjunctival sac of the affected eye(s) once daily, ... Show more
Child Dose
Safety and efficacy not established
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity, Pregnancy
Mode of Action
Travoprost, a synthetic analogue of prostaglandin F2α, reduces intraocular pressure by increasing uveoscleral outflow of aqueous humour.
Precaution
Aphakic patient, pseudophakic patient w/ torn posterior lens capsule or anterior chamber lenses, or w/ known risk factor for cystoid macular oedema. P ... Show more
Side Effect
>10%
Increased pigmentation of iris & periorbital tissue & increased pigmentation, thickening, elongation & growth of eyelashes (59%),Ocular hyperemi ... Show more
Interaction
Reduced therapeutic effect w/ NSAIDs.
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