About travopros t
Prostaglandin analogue and beta blocker
Used for
- Lowers raised eye pressure in open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension
Usual adult dose
One drop in the affected eye(s) once daily, usually in the evening.
Usual dose in children
Not established for children; use is generally limited to adults.
Common side effects
- Eye redness or irritation
- Blurred vision or eye discomfort
- Dry eyes
- Slow heart rate or breathing difficulty
Important warnings
- May worsen asthma, severe chronic lung disease, or certain heart conditions.
- Can darken the iris and eyelid skin; changes may be permanent.
- May increase eyelash growth and alter eyelid appearance.
- Remove contact lenses before use; wait 15 minutes before reinserting.
Pregnancy
Avoid unless clearly needed; travoprost may harm the fetus, and timolol has potential fetal risks.
Breastfeeding
Timolol may enter breast milk; use only when the expected benefit justifies potential infant risk.
Interactions
- Other beta blockers may increase heart or breathing effects.
- Heart-rate-lowering medicines, including verapamil or digoxin, may increase slow-heartbeat risk.
- Other eye drops can affect pressure control; separate drops by at least five minutes.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.