Tafluprost ophthalmic
Generic name: tafluprost ophthalmic [ TA-floo-prost-off-THAL-mik ]
Brand name: Zioptan
Dosage form: ophthalmic solution (0.0015%)
Drug class:Ophthalmic glaucoma agents
What is tafluprost ophthalmic?
Tafluprost reduces pressure in the eye by increasing the amount of fluid that drains from the eye.
Tafluprost ophthalmic (for the eyes) is used to treat open-angle glaucoma or other causes of increased pressure inside the eye.
Tafluprost ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Tafluprost ophthalmic may cause a gradual change in the color of your eyes or eyelids and lashes. Color changes may be permanent even after your treatment ends, and may occur only in the eye being treated.
Tell your doctor right away if you have any eye injury or infection, sudden vision changes, or if you need to have any type of surgery, especially eye surgery.
Call your doctor at once if you have eye pain or redness, itchy or watery eyes, or increased sensitivity to light.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use tafluprost ophthalmic if you are allergic to it.
Tafluprost ophthalmic may cause a gradual change in the color of your eyes or eyelids and lashes, as well as increased growth or thickness of your eyelashes. These color changes, usually an increase in brown pigment, occur slowly and you may not notice them for months or years. Color changes may be permanent even after your treatment ends, and may occur only in the eye being treated. This could result in a cosmetic difference in eye or eyelash color from one eye to the other.
To make sure tafluprost ophthalmic is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
any swelling or infection in or around your eye; or
a torn or missing natural lens from inside your eye.
FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether tafluprost ophthalmic will harm an unborn baby. Use effective birth control, and tell your doctor if you become pregnant during treatment.
It is not known whether tafluprost ophthalmic passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Do not give this medication to anyone under 18 years old without medical advice.
How should I use tafluprost ophthalmic?
Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not use tafluprost ophthalmic in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
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