Travatan Z Side Effects
Serious Adverse Effects
There are some serious adverse side effects associated with taking
Travatan Z | Travoprost Ophthalmic:
- Dermatological side effects such as increased eyelash formation and pigmentation changes in the application site of the eyelid, eyelash, and periocular skin
- Ophthalmic side effects such as bacterial keratitis, iris color change, macular retinal edema, or irritation of the center layer of the eye
Less Serious Adverse Effects
More common adverse side effects are:
- Ophthalmic side effects such as eye irritation, feeling of sand or foreign body in the eye, itching of the eye, excessive blood in the eye, pain in the eye, eyelid skin darkening, and reduced visual acuity
If you or a loved one have experienced serious adverse side effects as a result of taking this drug, please do not hesitate to
contact someone who can help you.
Warnings & Recalls for Travatan Z
Travatan Z has been shown to cause an increase in the production of melanin in the eyes, which can lead to darkening of the eyes and the surrounding skin. This pigmentation change may be permanent, even after discontinuing the use of this medication.
Some contraindications of taking
Travatan Z | Travoprost Ophthalmic are:
- Hypersensitivity to the active ingredient of this drug which are travoprost, benzalkonium chloride or any other component of this drug
- Women who are pregnant or about to become pregnant should avoid direct exposure to the contents of the bottle of this drug
Some warnings and precautions before taking this drug are:
It is worth noting that
Travatan Z | Travoprost Ophthalmic is in the Pregnancy Categorization of
a grade of C, meaning that it should be avoided during pregnancy.
Travatan Z Treatment and Use
Travatan Z | Travoprost Ophthalmic is a prostanoid agonists that is prescribed to treat raised intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. It has been developed and produced by the company Alcon as an ocular solution. Travatan Z | Travoprost Ophthalmic is used by patients who are unable to use other eye medications for their condition or whose conditions are unresponsive to other medications.
How Does Travatan Z Work?
Althought the exact mechanism of action is unknown, Travatan Z is thought to lower pressure in the eyes by increasing the flow of natural fluids out of the eyes.
Adverse Side Effects
Travatan Z | Travoprost Ophthalmic has been shown to cause permanent pigmentation changes of the eyelid, iris, or periocular skin, and can cause a thickening or increase of growth in the eyelashes. See the Warnings & Recalls tab for more information.
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If you or a loved one have experienced serious adverse side effects as a result of taking this drug, please do not hesitate to contact someone who can help you.
Other Names for Travatan Z
Brand Name
Generic Name
- Travoprost Ophthalmic Solution 0.004%
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Author:
Partha Choudhury
Posted on Jul 25, 2012
