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Travoprost ophthalmic Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings

Brand names: Izba, Travatan Z, iDose TR

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Aug 14, 2023.

Travoprost ophthalmic Pregnancy Warnings

AU: Use is contraindicated.

UK, US: This drug should be used during pregnancy only if the benefit outweighs the risk to the fetus.

AU TGA pregnancy category: B3
US FDA pregnancy category: C

Comments:
-Women who are pregnant or attempting to become pregnant should exercise appropriate precautions to avoid direct exposure to the contents of the bottle.

Animal studies have shown teratogenic results. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.

AU TGA pregnancy category B3: Drugs which have been taken by only a limited number of pregnant women and women of childbearing age, without an increase in the frequency of malformation or other direct or indirect harmful effects on the human fetus having been observed. Studies in animals have shown evidence of an increased occurrence of fetal damage, the significance of which is considered uncertain in humans.

US FDA pregnancy category C: Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks.

See references

Travoprost ophthalmic Breastfeeding Warnings

This drug is not recommended unless there are no safer alternatives.

Excreted into human milk: Unknown
Excreted into animal milk: Yes

Comments: The effects in the nursing infant are unknown.

See references

References for pregnancy information

  1. (2001) "Product Information. Travatan (travoprost ophthalmic)." Alcon Laboratories Inc
  2. Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics."
  3. Cerner Multum, Inc. "Australian Product Information."

References for breastfeeding information

  1. (2001) "Product Information. Travatan (travoprost ophthalmic)." Alcon Laboratories Inc
  2. Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics."
  3. Cerner Multum, Inc. "Australian Product Information."

Further information

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