Travoprost and Timolol are combined in this medicine.
This medicine is used to treat increased pressure in the eye.
Instil Travoprost + Timolol eye drop exactly as directed by your doctor or according to the instructions on the label. Do not use more or less than instructed by your doctor.
To use the eye drop solution, follow these steps:
1. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water before using the eye drops.
2. Tilt your head slightly backwards. With the index finger, pull the lower eyelid away from the eye to form a pouch. Look upward and instil the required number of drops inside the lower eyelid.
3. Close your eyes and gently press the corner of your eyes (near the nose bridge) for 2 minutes.
4. Wipe any excess liquid from your face with a clean tissue.
5. Replace and tighten the cap of the bottle.
Do not allow the tip of the dropper of this medicine to touch your eyes, eyelids or any other surface. Recap the eye drop immediately after use. If the eye drop becomes contaminated, it could cause an infection in your eyes.
If you have been given any other eye drops or medicines to be used together with this medicine, wait for at least 5 minutes before using the other medicine.
Do not share your eye drops with anyone else.
Some brands of Travoprost + Timolol contain benzalkonium chloride as a preservative. This may discolour soft contact lenses and cause eye irritation. If you are wearing contact lenses, you should remove them before instilling the eye drop. Wait for at least 15 minutes before reinserting your lenses.
If you missed a dose, skip the missed dose and return to your normal dosing schedule.
DO NOT double a dose under any circumstances.
If you often forget to use your medicine, let your doctor and pharmacist know.
Alert your doctor if you have the following conditions:
- lung disease e.g. current or history of asthma, severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (a long-term lung disease that causes airflow obstruction making it hard to breathe)
- heart disease e.g. heart rhythm disorder, 2nd- or 3rd-degree heart block, uncontrolled heart failure, cardiogenic shock (a serious sudden condition when the heart cannot supply enough oxygen-rich blood to the brain and vital organs of the body)
- corneal dystrophies (eye diseases that involve changes in the cornea or the transparent part of the eye that covers the iris and the pupil)
- severe allergic rhinitis (inflammation inside the lining of the nose caused by allergens)
as Travoprost + Timolol may not be suitable for you.
Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to have a baby soon. If you become pregnant while being treated with Travoprost + Timolol, alert your doctor immediately. This medicine may cause harm to your unborn child. You must use proven birth control methods while using Travoprost + Timolol.
Inform your doctor if you have the following conditions:
- history of severe allergic reaction to allergens
- other heart diseases e.g. heart failure, Prinzmetal's angina (a rare type of chest pain that occurs when a person is at rest), 1st-degree heart block
- orthostatic hypotension (a sudden fall in blood pressure when standing up from a sitting or lying down position)
- narrowing or blockage of the blood vessels outside of the heart and brain causing poor blood circulation to the arms and legs e.g. Raynaud's disease
- mild or moderate chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- bronchospastic disease (breathing distress caused by narrowing of the airways)
- diabetes
- overactive thyroid gland
- other eye diseases e.g. eye inflammation
- no eye lenses or having fake lenses
- long-term or recurrent choroidal detachment (accumulation of fluid or blood in the suprachoroidal space in the eye)
- myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness disorder)
- kidney disease
If you are going to have an operation, including minor surgery and dental work, inform your doctor or dentist that you are using Travoprost + Timolol.
For as long as you are using this medicine, you may need to have your eyes checked regularly. Your doctor will advise you about how often you need to have this test.
Travoprost + Timolol may cause your vision to be temporarily blurred. If affected, do not drive or take part in any activity in which you need to see clearly.
Other side effects include any of the following: eye discomforts such as irritation, itching, redness, pain, dryness, and swelling.
This medicine may cause a gradual change in the colour of your eyes, eyelashes and eyelid skin. You may also experience an increased growth and thickening of your eyelashes or sensitivity to light.
Some side effects may need immediate medical help. Alert your doctor quickly if you experience any of the following:
- signs of heart failure e.g. rapid or irregular heartbeat accompanied by breathlessness, weakness and swelling of legs, ankles or feet
- weakness, double vision, drooping of the upper eyelids
- signs of severe respiratory reactions e.g. wheezing, shortness of breath, coughing and fatigue
Inform your doctor if any of these side effects do not go away or are severe, or if you experience other side effects.
Inform your doctor and pharmacist if you are taking any of these medicines:
- medicines for high blood pressure or heart disease e.g. clonidine, nifedipine, atenolol
- medicines for irregular or abnormal heartbeat e.g. amiodarone, quinidine, digoxin
- medicines to treat depression e.g. fluoxetine, paroxetine, isocarboxazid, phenelzine
- medicines for diabetes
- strong painkillers
- epinephrine (medicine used for emergency treatment of severe allergic reactions)
This list does not include all medicines that may interact with Travoprost + Timolol.
Always notify your doctor and pharmacist if you are taking any other medicines, including herbal tonics such as traditional Chinese medicines, supplements, and medicines that you buy without a prescription.
Avoid alcohol.
Store below 30°C, away from the reach of children.
Throw away any remaining eye drops 4 weeks after opening. Mark the date of opening on the eye drop bottle so that you know when to discard it.
Medicines must not be used past the expiry date.
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