Travosun Eye Drop
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Product introduction
Travosun Eye Drop is a medicine used to reduce pressure in the eyes in adults with glaucoma and high pressure in the eye. If the pressure in your eye is too high it can damage your sight, potentially leading to blindness. It works by helping fluid flow from inside the eye into the blood.
Travosun Eye Drop is to treat increased pressure inside the eye
Travosun Eye Drop is to treat increased pressure inside the eye
Uses of Travosun Eye Drop
- Treatment of Glaucoma
- Treatment of Ocular hypertension
Benefits of Travosun Eye Drop
In Treatment of Glaucoma
Travosun Eye Drop helps reduce pressure in your eyes (ocular hypertension) that can lead to an illness called glaucoma. It may be used alone or with other eye drops. Do not use it too often as that can make it less effective. You should only use it in the affected eye and take it regularly as prescribed by your doctor. If you stop taking it, the pressure in your eye will not be controlled. This could lead to a loss of sight.
In Treatment of Ocular hypertension
Travosun Eye Drop belongs to a group of medicines called prostaglandin analogue. It is used to reduce pressure in your eyes. It increases the flow of fluid from inside the eye into the bloodstream thereby lowering the increased eye pressure. If the pressure in your eye is too high, it can damage your sight. Take it regularly as prescribed by your doctor. If you stop taking it, the pressure in your eye will not be controlled.
Side effects of Travosun Eye Drop
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 side effects of Travosun
- Eye pain
- Foreign body sensation
- Eye discomfort
- Eye itching
- Ocular hyperemia
- Decreased vision
How to use Travosun Eye Drop
This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off the extra liquid.
How Travosun Eye Drop works
Travosun Eye Drop is a prostaglandin analogue. It works by increasing the outflow of aqueous humor, thereby lowering the increased eye pressure.
Safety advice
Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Travosun Eye Drop may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CAUTION
Travosun Eye Drop should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
Driving
SAFE
Travosun Eye Drop does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established
What if you forget to take Travosun Eye Drop?
If you miss a dose of Travosun Eye Drop, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- 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.
- Travosun Eye Drop 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 Travosun Eye Drop.
- Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
- Travosun Eye Drop helps lower high pressure in the eye and reduces the risk of vision loss.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Prostaglandin Analogu
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
OPHTHAL
Action Class
PG F2 Alpha analogue
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Travosun Eye Drop
Once A Day
86%
Twice A Day
9%
Thrice A Day
5%
Four Times A *
1%
*Four Times A Day
What are you using Travosun Eye Drop for?
Glaucoma
100%
How much was the improvement?
Poor
50%
Excellent
50%
What were the side-effects while using Travosun Eye Drop?
Eye itching
50%
Stinging in t*
50%
*Stinging in the eyes
FAQs
Can Travosun Eye Drop cause dry eyes?
Though it does not occur in everyone, dry eyes is a common side effect of Travosun Eye Drop. If you experience severe dryness which irritates you, talk to your doctor who may suggest a remedy for this.
Does Travosun Eye Drop make eyelashes grow?
Yes, Travosun Eye Drop may gradually cause some changes to your eyelashes. It may increase the length, thickness, pigmentation and number of lashes. These changes are usually reversible and disappear after discontinuation of the treatment.
How long does it take for Travosun Eye Drop to work?
Travosun Eye Drop starts working quickly after about 2 hours of administration. The maximum effect of this medicine is reached after about 12 hours. Consult your doctor if you do not notice any improvement in your symptoms in a day.
How should Travosun Eye Drop be used?
Always use Travosun Eye Drop as directed by your doctor. It is usually recommended to put one drop in the affected eye(s) once a day, in the evening. Use it in both the eyes if advised by the doctor. Take it for as long as your doctor has advised you.
How should Travosun Eye Drop be stored?
Store Travosun Eye Drop at 2°C - 25°C (36°F - 77°F). Keep it out of reach and sight of children. Before opening, keep the bottle in the container it came in to protect it from moisture. Do not use it after the expiry date. After opening the bottle, use it only for 2 weeks.
Can I stop Travosun Eye Drop if I am fine now?
No, you should not stop using Travosun Eye Drop without consulting your doctor. If you stop taking this medicine suddenly, the pressure in your eyes may not be controlled which may increase the risk of loss of sight.
When should I seek a doctor’s advice?
You should contact your doctor immediately if you develop an eye infection, conjunctivitis or an eyelid reaction. Also, you should inform the doctor if you have an eye injury or eye surgery. Discuss with your doctor if you have to continue using Travosun Eye Drop.
Can I use Travosun Eye Drop with contact lenses?
No, you should remove your contact lenses before instilling Travosun Eye Drop. You can re-insert the lens 15 minutes after using Travosun Eye Drop. Contact your doctor if there is any eye irritation that persists.
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
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