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Travoprost (topical)
INFORMATION ABOUT TRAVOPROST (TOPICAL)
Travoprost (topical) Uses
Travoprost (topical) is used in the treatment of glaucoma and ocular hypertension.
How Travoprost (topical) works
Travoprost (topical) is a prostaglandin analogue. It works by increasing the outflow of aqueous humor, thereby lowering the increased eye pressure.
Common side effects of Travoprost (topical)
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
Conjunctival hyperemia, Stinging in the eyes, Foreign body sensation in eyes, Eyelash changes, Eye itching, Burning sensation in eye, Increased iris pigmentation
CONTENT DETAILS
Written By
Dr. Anuj Saini
MMST, MBBS
Reviewed By
Dr. Varun Gupta
MD Pharmacology, MBBS
Last updated
07 Apr 2025 | 04:42 AM (UTC)
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Expert advice for Travoprost (topical)
  • Travoprost (topical) 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).
  • Travoprost (topical) 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 Travoprost (topical).
  • Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
  • Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute, immediately after instilling the drop.
  • Travoprost (topical) 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.
  • Travoprost (topical) 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 Travoprost (topical).
  • 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.