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EspañolTravatan Z overview
BRAND NAMES:
Travatan Z, Travatan Z
Generic Names:
Travoprost (Bak Free)
Uses:
Treats glaucoma or hypertension in the eye.
Therapeutic Classes:
Antiglaucoma
Forms:
Liquid, Drop
How it’s taken:
Into the eye
What is Travatan Z used for?
Travatan Z is used to treat high pressure in the eye due to open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. Travatan Z belongs to a class of drugs called synthetic prostaglandin analogs. Travatan Z is a brand version of the drug travoprost. This medication has been available for years. In the treatment of high eye pressure, Travatan Z use is common.
What form(s) does Travatan Z come in
Liquid
Drop
What are common Travatan Z doses?
Bottle 2.5ML of 0.004%
Bottle 5ML of 0.004%
Common Travatan Z prescriptions
Travatan Z
2.5ml of 0.004% bottleTravatan Z
5ml of 0.004% bottle
How to take Travatan Z
Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.
Remove contact lenses before you use this medicine. Wait at least 15 minutes before you put the contact lenses back in.
Ophthalmic routeTo use the eye drops: Hold the dropper close to your eye with the other hand. Drop the correct number of drops into the pocket made between your lower lid and eyeball. Gently close your eyes. Place your index finger over the inner corner of your eye for 1 minute. Do not rinse or wipe the dropper or allow it to touch anything, including your eye. Put the cap on the bottle right away. Keep the bottle upright when you are not using it.
Wait at least 5 minutes before you put any other eyedrops in the same eye.
Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Ophthalmic routeWash your hands with soap and water before and after using this medicine.
Ophthalmic routeShake the eye drops well just before each use.
Ophthalmic routeLie down or tilt your head back. With your index finger, pull down the lower lid of your eye to form a pocket.
Ophthalmic routeTo use the eye drops: Hold the dropper close to your eye with the other hand. Drop the correct number of drops into the pocket made between your lower lid and eyeball. Gently close your eyes. Place your index finger over the inner corner of your eye for 1 minute. Do not rinse or wipe the dropper or allow it to touch anything, including your eye. Put the cap on the bottle right away. Keep the bottle upright when you are not using it.
Ophthalmic routeWash your hands with soap and water before and after using this medicine.
Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.
Wait at least 5 minutes before you put any other eyedrops in the same eye.
Ophthalmic routeShake the eye drops well just before each use.
Ophthalmic routeLie down or tilt your head back. With your index finger, pull down the lower lid of your eye to form a pocket.
Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Remove contact lenses before you use this medicine. Wait at least 15 minutes before you put the contact lenses back in.
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Travatan Z contraindications
This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to travoprost.
Travatan Z warnings
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have an eye infection, injury, or inflammation, or other eye problems.
This medicine may cause the iris (colored part of the eye) of your treated eye to darken or turn brown. The skin of your eyelid may also darken. Your eyelashes may grow longer and darken. Some of these changes may be permanent, even if you stop using the medicine.
Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
Travatan Z interactions
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have an eye infection, injury, or inflammation, or other eye problems.
This medicine may cause the iris (colored part of the eye) of your treated eye to darken or turn brown. The skin of your eyelid may also darken. Your eyelashes may grow longer and darken. Some of these changes may be permanent, even if you stop using the medicine.
Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
Travatan Z side effects
Serious Side Effects
Redness, pain, itching, or swelling of the eye or eyelid
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Changes in vision
Less Serious Side Effects
Feeling that something is in your eye
Mild itching, burning, pain, or redness of the eye