Glaucoma:
Indications for: TRAVATAN Z
Reduction of elevated intraocular pressure in open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.
Adult Dosage:
≥16yrs: 1 drop once daily in the PM.
Children Dosage:
<16yrs: not recommended.
TRAVATAN Z Warnings/Precautions:
Do not exceed recommended dose. Active intraocular inflammation. Aphakia. Pseudophakia with torn posterior lens capsule. Risk factors for macular edema. Contact lenses (remove; may be reinserted 15mins after administration). Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
TRAVATAN Z Classification:
Prostaglandin analogue.
TRAVATAN Z Interactions:
Allow at least 5mins between application of other topical ophthalmic agents.
Adverse Reactions:
Ocular hyperemia, decreased visual acuity, eye discomfort, pain, pruritus, foreign body sensation, other local reactions; increased ocular pigmentation (iris, eyelid, eyelashes; may be permanent), other eyelash changes, abnormal vision, blepharitis, cataract, conjunctivitis, keratitis, photophobia, allergy, angina, bradycardia, headache.
Drug Elimination:
Renal. Half-life: 17–86 minutes.
How Supplied:
Soln—2.5mL, 5mL