Travatan Z

Uses of Travatan Z

Travatan Z (travoprost) eye drops are used to lower pressure in the eye if you have open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. Travatan Z contains travoprost, which is a prostaglandin analog that works to reduce eye pressure by increasing the amount of fluid that drains from the eye. Travatan Z is usually used once a day, at night.

Precautions and Warnings

People who are allergic to any of the following should not use travoprost.

• Travoprost
• Travatan Z
• Any of the ingredients in the specific product dispensed

Do not use Travatan Z unless it has been prescribed to you by a healthcare provider. Use it as prescribed.

Do not share Travatan Z with other people, even if they have the same condition as you. It may harm them.

Keep Travatan Z out of the reach of children. If you store your medicine in a refrigerator, take special precautions to keep it away from children who also use the refrigerator.

If you use more than one eye medicine, wait at least 5 minutes in between using them.

Remove contact lenses before putting in your eye drops. You can put them back in at least 15 minutes after you administer the eye drops.

Do not allow the tip of the eye drop container to touch the eye or the area around the eyes. If the tip touches any surface, you could develop a serious infection in your eye that could lead to eye damage and vision loss.

If you develop any type of eye problems or reactions while using travoprost, consult your healthcare provider right away. This may include problems with the eye or eyelid, such as eye injury, infection, eye swelling and redness, or vision loss.

Side Effects

Common side effects:

• pain, itching, or redness of the eyes;
• puffy eyelids; or
• blurred vision.