Buy Travatan BAK-Free 40mcg/ml Eye Drop 2.5ml- Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Instructions

Introduction of Travatan BAK-Free 40mcg/ml Eye Drop 2.5ml

Tiredness, nasal congestion, and muscular, bone, and joint pain are among the most frequent adverse effects of this medication. Inform your doctor if you have recently had heart surgery or if you have any renal illness of any kind.

How To Use Travatan BAK-Free 40mcg/ml Eye Drop 2.5ml

This medicine is for external use only. Always wash your hands before and after applying eye drops. Tilt your head back and look upwards. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it to avoid contamination. Pull down the lower eyelid to form a pouch. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Whilst keeping the affected eye closed, gently press your finger against the corner of the closed eye (the side where the eye meets the nose) and hold for 1 minute. Wipe off any extra liquid. Wait for 5 minutes before administering another drop into that eye (of the same or different medication) to prevent drops from being washed out of the eye. Ensure to replace and tighten the cap straight after use or discard away any medication for single-use containers.

Brands

Alcon

Active Ingredient

Travoprost

Manufactured by

Alcon Laboratories (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd

Side Effects

As with all medications, you may experience some side effects. Not everyone experiences it. This is not a cause for concern. However, it is so that you are aware of it.

Almost all of the side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as the body responds to the medication. Consult the doctor if they continue or if you are concerned about them.

The most common side effects of this medication include puffy eyelids, eye pain, and light sensitivity. It can also cause blurred vision, dryness of the eye, a gradual change in the colour of the eye, and other rarer symptoms. Speak to the doctor if you have any side effects.

Eye redness, Conjunctivitis, Blurred vision, Corneal staining, Eye inflammation, Photophobia, Foreign body sensation in eyes, Eye tearing, Painful eyes

Warning Precautions

Alcohol Warning (Safe)

There is no known interaction between alcohol and Travatan BAK-Free 40mcg/ml Eye Drop 2.5ml eye drop when used concomitantly.

Pregnancy Warning (Not Safe)

Human studies have shown reproductive toxicities on the foetus and newborn child. Thus, Travatan BAK-Free 40mcg/ml Eye Drop 2.5ml is not advisable to be used during pregnancy unless necessary. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding Warning (Not Advisable)

Animal studies have shown the secretion of Travatan BAK-Free 40mcg/ml Eye Drop 2.5ml in animal milk but it is unknown in human milk. Thus, Travatan BAK-Free 40mcg/ml Eye Drop 2.5ml is not advisable to be used during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.

Driving Warning (Generally Safe)

Travatan BAK-Free 40mcg/ml Eye Drop 2.5ml usually does not affect the ability to drive. Do not drive unless you are feeling well.

Kidney Warning (Safe If Prescribed)

Travatan BAK-Free 40mcg/ml Eye Drop 2.5ml is safe to use in patients with kidney impairment.

Liver Warning (Use With Care)

Travatan BAK-Free 40mcg/ml Eye Drop 2.5ml is safe to use in patients with liver impairment.

Quick Tips

For best results, place one drop in the affected eye once a day in the evening/night (s).
Apply the pressure to the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for around 1 minute, immediately after the drop has been instilled.
Travatan Ophthalmic Solution can cause brown pigmentation in iris. This discoloration may be irreversible.
Your eyelashes may become thicker and your eyelid skin may become darker.
These changes should disappear after the discontinuation of the Travatan Ophthalmic Solution.
Wait at least 5-10 minutes before administering the next drop in the same eye to prevent dilution.

FAQ

What will happen if I accidently use too much of Travatan BAK-Free 40mcg/ml Eye Drop 2.5ml?

Using too many drops can cause watery eyes. This might irritate your eye and make it turn red. This condition should resolve by its own, however if this condition is unbearable you might consult with your doctor and pharmacist for advice.

I noticed that my eyes sting every time I applied Travatan BAK-Free 40mcg/ml Eye Drop 2.5ml. Should I be worried?

Eye irritation (itching, stinging, burning) is a known side effect of Travatan BAK-Free 40mcg/ml Eye Drop 2.5ml during initial treatment. However, if the symptom is too severe and unbearable, talk to your doctor regarding your concern. He or she might prescribe an alternative medication for you.

I am bothered by the fact that Travatan BAK-Free 40mcg/ml Eye Drop 2.5ml might cause eye colour changes. Will this condition be permanent?

Travatan BAK-Free 40mcg/ml Eye Drop 2.5ml may cause brown pigmentation of the iris. This usually seen within 8 months of using Travatan BAK-Free 40mcg/ml Eye Drop 2.5ml eye drops. This colour change can be permanent and may be more obvious if you are only using the eye drops in one eye only. Talk to your doctor before you start using Travatan BAK-Free 40mcg/ml Eye Drop 2.5ml if you have any concern.

I noticed that my left eyelashes become thicker and longer after I am on Travatan BAK-Free 40mcg/ml Eye Drop 2.5ml treatment. Will this condition be permanent?

No, it is not permanent. Changes in eyelashes is a common side effect of Travatan BAK-Free 40mcg/ml Eye Drop 2.5ml and can be more obvious if you are only using the eye drops in one eye only. Your eyelashes may return to their previous appearance around several weeks or months after stopping taking Travatan BAK-Free 40mcg/ml Eye Drop 2.5ml.

References

1. Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. p. 1392.

2. Smyth EM, FitzGerald GA. The Eicosanoids: Prostaglandins, Tromboxanes, Leukotriens, & Related Compounds. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 328.

3. ScienceDirect. Travoprost. [Accessed 04 Apr. 2019] (online)

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7. Latonoprost: medicine to help with pressure in the eyes, National Health Services

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