Zioptan®
Tafluprost (0.0015%)
ophthalmic solution
Antiglaucoma
[ Prostaglandin Analog]
Indication
Reduction of IOP in open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension
Mechanism of Action
Tafluprost acid, a prostaglandin analog, is a selective FP prostanoid receptor agonist. It is believed to reduce intraocular pressure by increasing uveoscleral outflow.
Available Quantities
30, 90 pack, 0.3 ml single-use containers
Dosage/Instructions
1 drop in the affected eye(s) once daily in the evening
Pregnancy & Nursing
Teratogenic in rabbits at 5x the equivalent human exposure. Not recommended during pregnancy unless the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus. Unknown if excreted in human milk.
Pediatric Use
≥16 years
Contraindications, side effects, etc.
Contraindications: Allergy to Zioptan. Warnings: May cause a gradual change in the color of your eyes or eyelids and lashes, usually an increase in brown pigment. You may also notice increased growth or thickness of your eyelashes. These changes occur slowly and you may not notice them for months or years. Color changes may be permanent even after your treatment ends. Common Side Effects: Hives, difficulty breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat, blurred vision, burning, dry, or itching eyes, vision changes, discharge or tearing of the eyes, redness, pain, or swelling of the eye, eyelid, or inner lining of the eyelid, darkening of the color of the skin around your eye (eyelid), increasing the length, thickness, color, or number of your eyelashes, hair growth on your eyelids, redness, stinging or itching of your eye, cataract formation, dry eye, eye pain, blurred vision, headache, common cold, cough, urinary tract infection.