PRODUCT DETAILS

Composition

• Active ingredients:
• Travoprost 0.004% (40 micrograms/mL)
• Timolol 0.5% (5 mg/mL)
• Form: Ophthalmic (eye drop) solution
• Contains preservative (varies by formulation)

Indication / Use

Used for:

• Reduction of elevated intraocular pressure (IOP)
• Treatment of:
• Open-angle glaucoma
• Ocular hypertension

Usually prescribed when a single glaucoma medication is not effective enough.

Direction of Use

• Instill 1 drop into the affected eye(s)
• Usually once daily (morning or evening)
• Use at the same time each day
• Do not exceed once daily dosing
• If using other eye drops, wait at least 5 minutes between medications
• Remove contact lenses before use and reinsert after about 15 minutes
• Avoid touching the dropper tip to prevent contamination

Side Effects

Common side effects:

• Eye redness
• Burning or stinging sensation
• Blurred vision
• Eye irritation or itching
• Dry eyes
• Increased eyelash growth
• Darkening of eyelid skin
• Watery eyes

Serious side effects:

• Slow heartbeat (bradycardia)
• Breathing difficulty
• Chest pain
• Severe allergic reactions
• Eye inflammation
• Vision changes

Community reports mention drowsiness, fatigue, low blood pressure symptoms, and irritation in some users.

Warnings

• Contraindicated in patients with:
• Asthma
• Severe COPD
• Certain heart rhythm disorders
• Severe heart failure
• Allergy to travoprost or timolol
• May cause:
• Permanent iris colour darkening
• Eyelid pigmentation
• Increased eyelash growth
• Use cautiously in patients with:
• Diabetes
• Heart disease
• Low blood pressure
• Respiratory disorders

Interactions

May interact with:

• Beta-blockers
• Antihypertensive medicines
• Calcium channel blockers
• Digoxin
• Antidiabetic drugs
• Other glaucoma medications
• CNS depressants and alcohol

Caution

• Temporary blurred vision may affect driving or machine use
• Long-term use may cause cosmetic eye changes
• Use carefully during pregnancy and breastfeeding
• Do not use extra drops unless instructed by a doctor
• Keep bottle tightly closed and discard within recommended period after opening
• Pressing gently on the inner corner of the eye after instillation may reduce systemic absorption and side effects