Travatan® | |
Brand Name: | Travatan® |
Active Ingredient: | travoprost |
Strength(s): | 0.004% |
Dosage Form(s): | Ophthalmic solution |
Company Name: | Alcon Laboratories |
Availability: | Prescription only |
*Dated Approved by FDA: | March 16, 2001 |
*Approval by FDA does not mean that the drug is available for consumers at this time. |
What is Travatan used for? Travatan is used to treat increased eye pressure caused by open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension in adult patients who cannot take, or do not respond to other intraocular (eye) pressure lowering medications. Who should not use Travatan? You should not use Travatan if you:
Special Warnings with Travatan: Travatan may cause:
General Precautions with Travatan:
What should I tell my health care provider? Tell your health care provider if you:
Tell your health care provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Some medicines may affect how Travatan works or Travatan may affect how your other medicines work. What are some possible side effects of Travatan? (This is NOT a complete list of side effects reported with Travatan. Your health care provider can discuss with you a more complete list of side effects.) The most common side effects include:
For more detailed information about Travatan, ask your health care provider or pharmacist. Updated: 12/29/04ghc |