Travotas 0.004% Eye Drop 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.

Travotas 0.004% Eye Drop is to treat increased pressure inside the eye

Uses of Travotas Eye Drop

Treatment of Ocular hypertension

Benefits of Travotas Eye Drop

In Treatment of Ocular hypertension

Travotas 0.004% Eye Drop belongs to a group of medicines called prostaglandin analogue. It is used to reduce pressure in your eyes. It increases the flow of fluid from inside the eye into the bloodstream thereby lowering the increased eye pressure. If the pressure in your eye is too high, it can damage your sight. Take it regularly as prescribed by your doctor. If you stop taking it, the pressure in your eye will not be controlled.

Side effects of Travotas Eye Drop

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Travotas

Eye pain
Foreign body sensation
Eye discomfort
Eye itching
Ocular hyperemia
Decreased vision

How to use Travotas Eye Drop

This medicine is for external use only. Use 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 the extra liquid.

How Travotas Eye Drop works

Travotas 0.004% Eye Drop is a prostaglandin analogue. It works by increasing the outflow of aqueous humor, thereby lowering the increased eye pressure.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Travotas 0.004% Eye Drop may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CAUTION

Travotas 0.004% Eye Drop should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.

Driving

SAFE

Travotas 0.004% Eye Drop does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

What if you forget to take Travotas Eye Drop?

If you miss a dose of Travotas 0.004% Eye Drop, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

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Quick tips

For best results, put one drop once a day in the evening/night in the affected eye(s).
Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute, immediately after instilling the drop.
Travotas 0.004% Eye Drop may cause brown pigmentation of the iris. This discoloration may be permanent.
Your eyelashes may become more dense and eyelid skin may darken. These changes should disappear after discontinuing Travotas 0.004% Eye Drop.
Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
Travotas 0.004% Eye Drop helps lower high pressure in the eye and reduces the risk of vision loss.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Prostaglandin Analogu

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

OPHTHAL

Action Class

PG F2 Alpha analogue

Patient concerns

Doctor advised for medication for glaucoma suspect only because eye pressure is 22 but all other tests are normal.medicine , 9 pm drops is prescribed. Please advice

Dr. Vishal Arora

Ophthalmology

Ocular hypertension can lead to glaucoma eventually. Continue the drops

Having visual ocular migrane atleast twice a week please recommend the right medicine.

Dr. Vishal Arora

Ophthalmology

Get your detailed eye check up done

FAQs

Can Travotas 0.004% Eye Drop cause dry eyes?

Though it does not occur in everyone, dry eyes is a common side effect of Travotas 0.004% Eye Drop. If you experience severe dryness which irritates you, talk to your doctor who may suggest a remedy for this.

Does Travotas 0.004% Eye Drop make eyelashes grow?

Yes, Travotas 0.004% Eye Drop may gradually cause some changes to your eyelashes. It may increase the length, thickness, pigmentation and number of lashes. These changes are usually reversible and disappear after discontinuation of the treatment.

How long does it take for Travotas 0.004% Eye Drop to work?

Travotas 0.004% Eye Drop starts working quickly after about 2 hours of administration. The maximum effect of this medicine is reached after about 12 hours. Consult your doctor if you do not notice any improvement in your symptoms in a day.

How should Travotas 0.004% Eye Drop be used?

Always use Travotas 0.004% Eye Drop as directed by your doctor. It is usually recommended to put one drop in the affected eye(s) once a day, in the evening. Use it in both the eyes if advised by the doctor. Take it for as long as your doctor has advised you.

How should Travotas 0.004% Eye Drop be stored?

Store Travotas 0.004% Eye Drop at 2°C - 25°C (36°F - 77°F). Keep it out of reach and sight of children. Before opening, keep the bottle in the container it came in to protect it from moisture. Do not use it after the expiry date. After opening the bottle, use it only for 2 weeks.

Can I stop Travotas 0.004% Eye Drop if I am fine now?

No, you should not stop using Travotas 0.004% Eye Drop without consulting your doctor. If you stop taking this medicine suddenly, the pressure in your eyes may not be controlled which may increase the risk of loss of sight.

When should I seek a doctor’s advice?

You should contact your doctor immediately if you develop an eye infection, conjunctivitis or an eyelid reaction. Also, you should inform the doctor if you have an eye injury or eye surgery. Discuss with your doctor if you have to continue using Travotas 0.004% Eye Drop.

Can I use Travotas 0.004% Eye Drop with contact lenses?

No, you should remove your contact lenses before instilling Travotas 0.004% Eye Drop. You can re-insert the lens 15 minutes after using Travotas 0.004% Eye Drop. Contact your doctor if there is any eye irritation that persists.

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