Avatan Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Travoprost

Indications/Uses

Raised IOP in open-angle glaucoma; ocular HTN.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Apply once daily, preferably in the evening.

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Contraindications

Pregnancy & lactation.

Special Precautions

Increased brown pigment in the iris may occur. Monitor for possible change in eye color. Patients w/ mixed colored irides & receiving treatment to 1 eye only; aphakia, pseudophakia w/ torn posterior lens cap or anterior chamber lenses; & w/ known risk factors for cystoid macular edema, iritis or uveitis; w/ brittle or severe asthma. Not recommended for childn <18 yr.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Brown pigmentation particularly in patients w/ mixed-color irides, blepharitis, ocular irritation & pain, conjunctival hyperemia, transient punctate epithelial erosion, skin rash, dry eyes, headache & photophobia. May also cause darkening, thickening & lengthening of eye lashes.

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Drug Interactions

Instill at least 5 min between application in concurrent use w/ other topical ophth drugs.

Caution For Usage

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Antiglaucoma Preparations

ATC Classification

S01EE04 - travoprost ; Belongs to the class of prostaglandin analogues. Used in the treatment of glaucoma.

Regulatory Classification

POM

Presentation/Packing

Form

Avatan eye drops 0.004%w/v

Packing/Price

3 mL x 1's;5 mL x 1's

Avatan

travoprost

Manufacturer:

Aristopharma

Distributor:

KTZ