Travoprost Ophthalmic Dosage
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Aug 14, 2023.
Applies to the following strengths: 0.004%; 75 mcg
Usual Adult Dose for:
Usual Pediatric Dose for:
Additional dosage information:
Usual Adult Dose for Intraocular Hypertension
One drop in the affected eye(s) once a day in the evening
Comments:
- This drug should not be administered more than once per day since it has been shown that more frequent administration of prostaglandin analogs may decrease the intraocular pressure lowering effect.
- Reduction of the intraocular pressure starts approximately 2 hours after the first administration with maximum effect reached after 12 hours.
- If more than one topical ophthalmic drug is being used, the drugs should be administered at least five (5) minutes apart.
Use: Reduction of elevated intraocular pressure in patients with open angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension
Usual Adult Dose for Glaucoma (Open Angle)
One drop in the affected eye(s) once a day in the evening
Comments:
- This drug should not be administered more than once per day since it has been shown that more frequent administration of prostaglandin analogs may decrease the intraocular pressure lowering effect.
- Reduction of the intraocular pressure starts approximately 2 hours after the first administration with maximum effect reached after 12 hours.
- If more than one topical ophthalmic drug is being used, the drugs should be administered at least five (5) minutes apart.
Use: Reduction of elevated intraocular pressure in patients with open angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension
Usual Pediatric Dose for Intraocular Hypertension
16 years or older:
One drop in the affected eye(s) once a day in the evening
Comments:
- This drug should not be administered more than once per day since it has been shown that more frequent administration of prostaglandin analogs may decrease the intraocular pressure lowering effect.
- Reduction of the intraocular pressure starts approximately 2 hours after the first administration with maximum effect reached after 12 hours.
- If more than one topical ophthalmic drug is being used, the drugs should be administered at least five (5) minutes apart.
Use: Reduction of elevated intraocular pressure in patients with open angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension
Usual Pediatric Dose for Glaucoma (Open Angle)
16 years or older:
One drop in the affected eye(s) once a day in the evening
Comments:
- This drug should not be administered more than once per day since it has been shown that more frequent administration of prostaglandin analogs may decrease the intraocular pressure lowering effect.
- Reduction of the intraocular pressure starts approximately 2 hours after the first administration with maximum effect reached after 12 hours.
- If more than one topical ophthalmic drug is being used, the drugs should be administered at least five (5) minutes apart.
Use: Reduction of elevated intraocular pressure in patients with open angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension
Renal Dose Adjustments
No adjustment recommended
Liver Dose Adjustments
No adjustment recommended
Precautions
Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 16 years.
Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.
Dialysis
Data not available
Other Comments
Storage requirements:
- Store between 2 C to 25 C
Patient Advice:
- You should wipe off any excess solution from the skin to reduce the risk of darkening of the eyelid skin.
- As with any other eye drops, nasolacrimal occlusion or gently closing the eyelid after administration is recommended. This may reduce the systemic absorption of drugs administered via the ocular route.
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