Zioptan Side Effects

Generic name: tafluprost ophthalmic

Note: This document contains side effect information about tafluprost ophthalmic. Some of the dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Zioptan.

Some side effects of Zioptan may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA.

For the Consumer

Applies to tafluprost ophthalmic: ophthalmic solution

Along with its needed effects, tafluprost ophthalmic (the active ingredient contained in Zioptan) may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking tafluprost ophthalmic:

• Blurred vision
• burning, dry, or itching eyes
• decreased vision
• eye discharge or excessive tearing
• eye pain
• redness, pain, or swelling of the eye, eyelid, or inner lining of the eyelid

Some side effects of tafluprost ophthalmic may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

• Headache
• stinging or irritation of the eye

• Cough
• darker color of the eyelashes
• dry eyes
• increased growth of the eyelashes

For Healthcare Professionals

Applies to tafluprost ophthalmic: ophthalmic solution

Ocular

Ocular side effects have included ocular stinging/irritation (7%), ocular pruritus including allergic conjunctivitis (5%), cataract (3%), dry eye (3%), ocular pain (3%), eyelash darkening (2%), growth of eyelashes (2%) and vision blurred (2%). Postmarketing side effects have included iritis and uveitis. In postmarketing use with prostaglandin analogs, periorbital and lid changes including deepening of the eyelid sulcus have been observed.

Nervous system

Nervous system side effects have included headache.

General

General side effects have included the common cold.

Genitourinary

Genitourinary side effects have included urinary tract infection.

Respiratory

Respiratory side effects have included cough.

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