Travoprost
= Prescription Required 
= Generic Equvalent
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Travatan Z 0.004% Drops
Travoprost
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Travoprost Prescription Drug Information
Travoprost (Into the eye)
Travoprost (TRAV-oh-prost)
Reduces pressure inside the eye that is caused by glaucoma or ocular hypertension (high blood pressure in the eye).
Brand Name(s):Travatan, Travatan Z
There may be other brand names for Travoprost.
When Travoprost Should Not Be Used:
You should not use Travoprost if you have had an allergic reaction to travoprost.
How to Use Travoprost:
Solution, Drop
- Your doctor will tell you how much of Travoprost to use and how often. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.
- Shake the eye drops well just before each use.
- Wash your hands with soap and water before and after using Travoprost.
- Remove contact lenses before using Travoprost. Wait at least 15 minutes after using Travoprost before putting the contact lenses back in.
- Lie down or tilt your head back. With your index finger, pull down the lower lid of your eye to form a pocket.
- To 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.
- Never share your medicine with anyone.
If a dose of Travoprost is missed:
- If you miss a dose or forget to use your medicine, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to use the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
How to Store and Dispose of Travoprost:
- Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
- Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of the used medicine container and any leftover medicine after you have finished your treatment. You will also need to throw away old medicine after the expiration date has passed.
- Keep all medicine away from children and never share your medicine with anyone.
Drugs and Foods to Avoid While Taking Travoprost:
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
- Do not use other eye drops within 5 minutes before or 5 minutes after putting travoprost drops in your eyes.
Warnings While Using Travoprost:
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have an eye infection, an eye lens problem, or any other eye problem.
- If you hurt your eye, develop an eye infection, or need to have eye surgery, talk with your doctor right away. You may need to change your medicine or stop using it.
- Travoprost may make your eyes or eyelids permanently darker. It may also make your eyelashes permanently thicker or longer. These changes happen slowly, so you may not notice them for months or even years. If you are using Travoprost in only one eye, only that eye will change. Tell your doctor if you notice any of these changes.
- Your doctor will need to check your progress at regular visits while you are using Travoprost. Be sure to keep all appointments.
Possible Side Effects While Using Travoprost:
Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
- Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing.
- Discharge from the eye.
- Increased vision problems.
- Redness, pain, itching, or swelling of the eye or eyelid.
If you notice these less serious side effects while taking Travoprost, talk with your doctor:
- Color change (darker) of the eye or eyelids.
- Mild eye discomfort or feeling that something is in your eye.
- Mild itching or redness of the eye.
If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by Travoprost, tell your doctor.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088
