TAFLUPROST belongs to the group of medicines called prostaglandin analogue indicated for lowering intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. Glaucoma is an eye disease that causes damage to the optic nerve and results in reduced vision. Ocular hypertension is increased pressure in the eye due to poor drainage of aqueous humour (fluid in the eye that maintains normal pressure by its continuous flow).
TAFLUPROST contains ‘tafluprost’, which works by increasing the outflow of aqueous humour, thereby helps lower the increased pressure in the eye.
You are advised to use TAFLUPROST for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience common side effects such as headache, dry eyes, itching, irritation, and redness of the eye. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
Avoid using TAFLUPROST if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. TAFLUPROST is not recommended for children below 18 years as safety and effectiveness have not been established. TAFLUPROST might cause blurred vision; so, drive only if you have clear vision. Avoid touching the tip of the dropper as it may contaminate the contents. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and the medicines you are taking to prevent any side effects/interactions.
Open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension
TAFLUPROST is an anti-glaucoma agent belonging to the group of medicines called prostaglandin analogue indicated for lowering intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. TAFLUPROST works by increasing the outflow of aqueous humour, thereby helps lower the increased pressure in the eye.
Do not use TAFLUPROST if you are allergic to any of its components. Inform your doctor if you have/had asthma, cataract removal, COPD, liver/kidney problems, or if you have other eye diseases. Avoid using TAFLUPROST if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. TAFLUPROST is not recommended for children below 18 years as safety and effectiveness have not been established. TAFLUPROST might cause blurred vision; so, drive only if you have clear vision.
Drug-Drug Interactions: TAFLUPROST may interact with prostaglandin analogues (bimatoprost, latanoprost, travoprost, unoprostone, latanoprostene bunod)
Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.
Drug-Disease Interactions: No interactions found/established.
It is unknown if alcohol interacts with TAFLUPROST. Please consult a doctor.
TAFLUPROST belongs to pregnancy category C. Avoid using TAFLUPROST if you are pregnant. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this. Women of child-bearing potential must use effective contraception during treatment with TAFLUPROST.
Avoid using TAFLUPROST if you are breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this.
TAFLUPROST might cause blurred vision. So, avoid driving or operating machinery until your vision is clear.
Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding the usage of TAFLUPROST in patients with liver impairment.
Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding the usage of TAFLUPROST in patients with kidney impairment.
TAFLUPROST is not recommended for children below 18 years as safety and effectiveness have not been established.
Glaucoma: It is an eye condition that causes damage to the optic nerve (essential for good vision) due to abnormally increased pressure in the eye. If it is not treated in time, it may cause blindness. Usually, there are no symptoms for glaucoma initially, except the slow loss of vision gradually. However, some symptoms include visible rainbow-coloured circles around bright lights or blurred vision. Rarely glaucoma can develop suddenly with intense pain in the eye, visual disturbance or nausea.
Ocular hypertension: It is a condition caused due to poor drainage of aqueous humour (fluid in the eye that maintains normal pressure by its continuous flow). This leads to a build-up of excess fluid in the eye resulting in increased pressure inside the eye without any damage to the optic nerve. If ocular hypertension is not controlled, it may lead to glaucoma.