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Travoprost

Generic Name
Travoprost
Brand Names
Duotrav, Izba, Travatan
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C26H35F3O6
CAS Number
157283-68-6
Unique Ingredient Identifier
WJ68R08KX9

Overview

Travoprost ophthalmic solution is a topical medication used for controlling the progression of glaucoma or ocular hypertension, by reducing intraocular pressure . It is a synthetic prostaglandin F2alpha analog . Having been a well-received therapeutic agent with demonstrated efficacy and safety, travoprost is currently approved by the US FDA as a first-line treatment for lowering intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypotension . Furthermore, this approval also solidifies the medication as the first and only prostaglandin analog approved by the FDA for first-line treatment of glaucoma patients that does not contain the preservative benzalkonium chloride . Moreover, travoprost is also currently approved in the EU for the decrease of elevated intraocular pressure in paediatric patients aged 2 months to < 18 years with ocular hypertension or paediatric glaucoma .

Background

Travoprost ophthalmic solution is a topical medication used for controlling the progression of glaucoma or ocular hypertension, by reducing intraocular pressure . It is a synthetic prostaglandin F2alpha analog . Having been a well-received therapeutic agent with demonstrated efficacy and safety, travoprost is currently approved by the US FDA as a first-line treatment for lowering intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypotension . Furthermore, this approval also solidifies the medication as the first and only prostaglandin analog approved by the FDA for first-line treatment of glaucoma patients that does not contain the preservative benzalkonium chloride . Moreover, travoprost is also currently approved in the EU for the decrease of elevated intraocular pressure in paediatric patients aged 2 months to < 18 years with ocular hypertension or paediatric glaucoma .

Indication

Travoprost ophthalmic solution is indicated for the reduction of elevated intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension . Travoprost is also currently indicated for the decrease of elevated intraocular pressure in paediatric patients aged 2 months to < 18 years with ocular hypertension or paediatric glaucoma .

Associated Conditions

  • Increased Intra Ocular Pressure (IOP)

FDA Approved Products

Travoprost Ophthalmic Solution
Manufacturer:Sandoz Inc
Route:OPHTHALMIC
Strength:0.04 mg in 1 mL
Approved: 2017/09/29
NDC:0781-6185

Singapore Approved Products

No Singapore products found for this drug

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