Trapost - Eye Drop Travoprost 0.004% Eye prep - 0.004% 1 3ml drop(s) / 3ml drop Opsonin Pharma Limited Introduction: Trapost 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. Trapost can be used alone or in combination with other eye medicines to reduce pressure. Follow the instructions given by your doctor and use this medicine regularly to get the most benefit. If you stop using it, pressure in the eye could increase and damage your sight. Never... Uses of Trapost: GlaucomaOcular hypertension Side effects of Trapost: Conjunctival hyperemia How to use Trapost: This medicine is for external use only. Take 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 extra liquid. How Trapost works: Trapost is a prostaglandin analogue. It works by increasing the outflow of aqueous humor, thereby lowering the increased eye pressure. Indication: Ocular hypertension, Open-angle glaucoma Adult Dose: Ophthalmic Ocular hypertension; Open-angle glaucoma Adult: As 0.004% soln: Instill 1 drop in the conjunctival sac of the affected eye(s) once daily, preferably in the evening. Child Dose: Safety and efficacy not established Contraindication: Hypersensitivity, Pregnancy Mode of Action: Travoprost, a synthetic analogue of prostaglandin F2α, reduces intraocular pressure by increasing uveoscleral outflow of aqueous humour. Precaution: Aphakic patient, pseudophakic patient w/ torn posterior lens capsule or anterior chamber lenses, or w/ known risk factor for cystoid macular oedema. Patient w/ history of intraocular inflammation (e.g. uveitis, iritis). Pregnancy and lactation. Patient Counselling Remove contact lenses prior to admin and reinsert after 15 min. Lactation: distributed in milk in animals; caution if used in nursing women Side Effect: >10% Increased pigmentation of iris & periorbital tissue & increased pigmentation, thickening, elongation & growth of eyelashes (59%),Ocular hyperemia (35-50%) 1-10% Decreased visual acuity (5-10%),Ocular discomfort (5-10%),Foreign body sensation (5-10%),Pain (5-10%),Pruritus (5-10%),Abnormal vision (1-4%),Blepharitis (1-4%),Blurred vision (1-4%),Cataract (1-4%),Conjunctivitis (1-4%),Dry eye (1-4%),Iris discoloration (1-4%),Keratitis (1-4%),Lid margin crusting (1-4%),Photophobia (1-4%),Subconjunctival hemorrhage (1-4%),Tearing (1-4%) Interaction: Reduced therapeutic effect w/ NSAIDs.