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Tafluprost
INFORMATION ABOUT TAFLUPROST
Tafluprost Uses
Tafluprost is used in the treatment of glaucoma and ocular hypertension.
How Tafluprost works
Tafluprost is a prostaglandin analogue. It works by increasing the outflow of aqueous humor, thereby lowering the increased eye pressure.
Common side effects of Tafluprost
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common
Blurred vision, Conjunctival hyperemia, Eyelash changes, Stinging in the eyes, Eye itching, Darkening of eyelashes, Headache, Common cold, Cough, Urinary tract infection
CONTENT DETAILS
Written By
Dr. Anuj Saini
MMST, MBBS
Reviewed By
Dr. Rajeev Sharma
MBA, MBBS
Last updated
07 Apr 2025 | 04:42 AM (UTC)
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Medicine brands for Tafluprost
Saflutan-S
₹1017 to ₹1017
Santen India Pvt Ltd
1 variant(s)
Saflutan
₹531 to ₹531
Santen India Pvt Ltd
1 variant(s)
Tafluma
₹229 to ₹229
Ajanta Pharma Ltd
1 variant(s)
Expert advice for Tafluprost
  • Tafluprost helps lower high pressure in the eye and reduces the risk of vision loss.
  • 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.
  • Tafluprost 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 Tafluprost.
  • Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
  • Make sure to use within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.
  • Tafluprost helps lower high pressure in the eye and reduces the risk of vision loss.
  • 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.
  • Tafluprost 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 Tafluprost.
  • Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
  • Make sure to use within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.