Saflutan Eye Drops
Tafluprost
15mcg/ml
MUNDIPHARMA PTY LTD
| Pack size | 0.3 ml Single Dose Vial x 30 |
|---|---|
| Dispensing mode | POM |
| Source | AUSTRALIA |
| Agent | CITY MEDICAL STORE |
| Retail Price | 135.50 AED |
Indications
Saflutan Eye Drops is used for:
Elevated Intraocular Pressure
Adult Dose
Elevated Intraocular Pressure
Indicated for reducing elevated IOP in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension
Instill 1 drop in affected eye(s) once daily in the evening
Child Dose
Renal Dose
Administration
Instill into conjunctival sac of affected eye(s)
Do not exceed once daily dosing regimen; more frequent administration of prostaglandin analogs may lessen the IOP lowering effect
Reduction of intraocular pressure starts approximately 2 - 4 hours after first administration with maximum effect reached after 12 hr
If other topical ophthalmics are prescribed, each should be administered 5 minutes apart
Contra Indications
Precautions
Causes changes to pigmented tissues; most frequently reported changes have been of the iris, eyelid, and eyelashes; pigmentation changes of the iris is likely permanent Increases length, color, thickness, and number of eyelashes
Caution with active intraocular inflammation (may exacerbate condition)
Macular edema reported; caution in aphakic patients, in pseudophakic patients with a torn posterior lens capsule, or with known risk factors for macular edema.
Lactation: Unknown whether distributed in breast milk.
Pregnancy-Lactation
Pregnancy Category: C; teratogenic when administered IV in rats and rabbits
Lactation: Unknown whether distributed in breast milk
Interactions
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Tafluprost :
>10%
Conjunctival hyperemia (4-20%)
1-10%
Ocular stinging (7%), Ocular pruritus/allergic conjunctivitis (5%), Cataract (3%), Growth of eyelashes (2%), Blurred vision (2%)
Mechanism of Action
Prostaglandin analog; exact mechanism by which it reduces IOP is unknown, but it is thought to increase uveoscleral outflow
Note
Saflutan 15mcg/ml Eye Drops manufactured by MUNDIPHARMA PTY LTD. Its generic name is Tafluprost. Saflutan is availble in United Arab Emirates.
Farmaco UAE drug index information on Saflutan Eye Drops is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.