Xovatra Eye Drop
Travoprost 0.004% Eye prep
2.5 ml
Cipla Ltd.
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| Retail Price | 712.80 NPR |
Indications
Xovatra Eye Drop is used for:
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
Renal Dose
Administration
Contra Indications
Hypersensitivity, Pregnancy
Precautions
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
Pregnancy-Lactation
Interactions
Reduced therapeutic effect w/ NSAIDs.
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Travoprost 0.004% Eye prep :
>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%)
Mechanism of Action
Travoprost, a synthetic analogue of prostaglandin F2α, reduces intraocular pressure by increasing uveoscleral outflow of aqueous humour.
Note
Xovatra 2.5 ml Eye Drop manufactured by Cipla Ltd.. Its generic name is Travoprost 0.004% Eye prep. Xovatra is availble in Nepal.
Farmaco Nepal drug index information on Xovatra Eye Drop is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.