Patient Medication Information: uses, side effects, how to take - Teva-Travoprost Z Ophthalmic Solution
What is TEVA-TRAVOPROST Z OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION used for?
TEVA-TRAVOPROST Z OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION is used to treat high pressure in the eye. This pressure can lead to an illness called glaucoma.
How does TEVA-TRAVOPROST Z OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION work?
High pressure in the eye. Your eyeballs contain a clear, watery liquid, which feeds the inside of the eye. Liquid is always emptying out of the eye, and more liquid is always being produced. If the eye fills up faster than it empties, the pressure inside the eye builds up. If it gets too high, it can damage your sight.
TEVA-TRAVOPROST Z OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION is one of a group of medicines for glaucoma which contain prostaglandin analogues. It works by increasing the outflow of liquid, which lowers the pressure in the eye. It may be used on its own or with other glaucoma eye drops, which also reduce pressure.
What are the ingredients in TEVA-TRAVOPROST Z OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION:
Medicinal ingredient: travoprost 0.040 mg/mL
Non-medicinal ingredients: polyoxyl 40 hydrogenated castor oil, purified water, boric acid, propylene glycol, sorbitol, zinc chloride, sodium hydroxide and/or hydrochloric acid (to adjust pH).
TEVA-TRAVOPROST Z OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION comes in the following dosage forms:
TEVA-TRAVOPROST Z OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION, 0.004% w/v contains 0.040 mg/mL travoprost as a clear, colourless solution supplied in 2.5 mL or 5 mL plastic bottles with a tamper-proof cap.
Do not use TEVA-TRAVOPROST Z OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION if you are:
Allergic (hypersensitive) to:
- Travoprost.
- Other prostaglandin analogues.
- Other ingredients in TEVA-TRAVOPROST Z OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION. See ‘What are the ingredients in TEVA-TRAVOPROST Z OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION?
Pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
To help avoid side effects and ensure proper use, talk to your healthcare professional before you take TEVA-TRAVOPROST Z OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION. Talk about any health conditions or problems you may have, including if you:
- Will be having eye surgery.
- Have an eye infection.
Are breastfeeding or planning to breast-feed. TEVA-TRAVOPROST Z OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION
- may get into your breast milk.
Other warnings you should know about:
TEVA-TRAVOPROST Z OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION is not to be used by people under 18 years of age.
STOP taking TEVA-TRAVOPROST Z OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION and talk to your doctor immediately:
- If you develop an eye infection.
- Your eye(s) become irritated.
- You suffer any damage to your eye(s).
Take special care using TEVA-TRAVOPROST Z OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION:
- If you wear soft contact lenses. Do not use TEVA-TRAVOPROST Z OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION while wearing contact lenses. Remove your contact lenses before applying TEVA-TRAVOPROST Z OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION and wait at least 15 minutes after using the drops before putting your lenses back in.
- If your skin comes into contact with TEVA-TRAVOPROST Z OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION. Wash your skin immediately. This is especially important for pregnant women.
Eye Effects
- TEVA-TRAVOPROST Z OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION may increase the length, thickness, colour and/or number of your eyelashes.
- TEVA-TRAVOPROST Z OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION may also change the colour of your eye. It may make your iris (the coloured part of your eye) more brown.
- If you use TEVA-TRAVOPROST Z OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION in one eye only, the possible change in colour in your iris, the skin around the eye or the change in the eyelashes may appear in the treated eye only.
- These changes in pigmentation and lash growth may be permanent.
Driving or using machines
You may find that your vision is blurred for a short time just after you use TEVA-TRAVOPROST Z OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION. Do not drive or use machines until your vision is clear.
Tell your healthcare professional about all the medicines you take, including any drugs, vitamins, minerals, natural supplements or alternative medicines.
No drug interaction studies have been done with travoprost Z opthalmic solution.
How to take TEVA-TRAVOPROST Z OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION:
This medicine has been prescribed for you personally. You must not pass it on to other people. It may harm them even if they have the same illness as you.
Usual adult dose:
1 drop in the affected eye(s) once a day. Evening is the best time to take TEVA-TRAVOPROST Z OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION.
Only use TEVA-TRAVOPROST Z OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION in both eyes if your doctor told you to. Take it for as long as your doctor told you to.
Only use TEVA-TRAVOPROST Z OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION in your eyes.
How to use:
- Get the TEVA-TRAVOPROST Z OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION bottle and a mirror (if needed).
- Wash your hands.
- Twist off the cap.
- Hold the bottle, pointing down, between your thumb and fingers.
- Tilt your head back. Pull down your eyelid with a clean finger, until there is a ‘pocket’ between the eyelid and your eye. The drop will go in here (picture 1).
- Bring the bottle tip close to the eye. Use the mirror if it helps.
- Don’t touch your eye or eyelid, surrounding areas or other surfaces with the dropper. It could get germs on the dropper tip.
- Gently squeeze the bottle to release one drop of TEVA-TRAVOPROST Z OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION at a time (picture 2).
- If you take drops in both eyes, repeat the steps for your other eye.
- Put the bottle cap back on tightly after use.
If a drop misses your eye, wipe it off with a tissue and try again.
If you are using other eye drops, wait at least 5 minutes between putting in TEVA-TRAVOPROST Z OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION and the other drops.
Overdose:
If you accidentally use too many drops, just go back to your regular once a day dosing the next day. If you have any concerns, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
| If you think you have taken too much TEVA-TRAVOPROST Z OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION, contact your healthcare professional, hospital emergency department or regional Poison Control Centre immediately, even if there are no symptoms. |
Missed Dose:
If you forget to use TEVA-TRAVOPROST Z OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION, take your next scheduled dose. Do not use a double dose to make up the missed dose.
What are possible side effects from using TEVA-TRAVOPROST Z OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION?
These are not all the possible side effects you may feel when taking TEVA-TRAVOPROST Z OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION. If you experience any side effects not listed here, contact your healthcare professional.
Side effects in the eye may include:
- Eye redness.
- Burning or stinging eyes.
- Itchy eyes.
- A change in eye colour.
- Dry eyes.
- A feeling that something is in the eyes.
- Eye or eyelid inflammation (swelling).
- Eye pain.
- Blurred or reduced vision.
- Sensitivity to light.
- Eye discharge.
- Eczema (rash) on the eyelids.
- Eyelid itching, crusting, redness or irritation.
- Increased tearing.
- Change in eyelash colour, eyelash thickening, growth or loss.
- Abnormally positioned eyelashes that grow back toward the eye.
- Reduced feeling in the eyes.
- Tired eyes, eye allergy, or sunken eyes.
Other side effects in the body:
- Headache.
- Skin darkening or discolouration.
- Dizziness.
- A bad taste in the mouth.
- High or low blood pressure.
- Cold-like symptoms, such as cough, voice disorder, throat pain, or nose discomfort.
- Dry nose or mouth.
- Nasal allergy or inflammation (swelling).
- Nose bleeds.
- Constipation, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting or diarrhea.
- Excessive hair growth or hair colour changes.
- Rash, skin redness or itching.
- Feeling weak.
- Depression, trouble sleeping (insomnia) or anxiety.
- A ringing in the ears.
- Chest or joint pain.
- Muscle pain.
- Increase in prostate cancer marker.
Serious side effects and what to do about them
| Symptom / effect | Talk to your healthcare professional | Stop taking drug and get immediate medical help |
| Only if severe | In all cases | |
UNCOMMON or RARE Eye problems: clouded, blurry or dim vision, trouble seeing at night, sensitivity to light, halos around lights, fading or “yellowing” of colours, eye pain, eye redness, feeling like there is | ||
| √ | ||
| something in your eye, tearing, rash or sores on the eyelids or around the eyes | |||
UNCOMMON Allergic reaction: rash, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat, difficulty swallowing or breathing | √ | ||
RARE Heart problems: fast or slow heartbeat UNKNOWN Heart problems: abnormal or irregular heartbeat | √ | ||
RARE Breathing problems: asthma, shortness of breath | √ | ||
UNKNOWN Bladder problems: loss of bladder control, painful urination | √ | ||
If you have a troublesome symptom or side effect that is not listed here or becomes bad enough to interfere with your daily activities, talk to your healthcare professional.
Reporting Side Effects
You can report any suspected side effects associated with the use of health products to Health Canada by:
NOTE: Contact your health professional if you need information about how to manage your side effects. The Canada Vigilance Program does not provide medical advice. |
Storage:
Store TEVA-TRAVOPROST Z OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION at 2-25°C. No refrigeration required. Discard after 28 days of first opening.
Don’t use the drops after the expiry date (marked 'Exp') on the bottle and the box.
Keep out of reach and sight of children.
If you want more information about TEVA-TRAVOPROST Z OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION:
- Talk to your healthcare professional
- Find the full Product Monograph that is prepared for healthcare professionals and includes this Patient Medication Information by visiting the Health Canada website (http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/); the manufacturer’s website http://www.tevacanada.com; or by calling 1-800-268-4127 ext. 3; or email druginfo@tevacanada.com.