Saflutan Eye Drops

Tafluprost
15mcg/ml
MUNDIPHARMA PTY LTD
Pack size 0.3 ml Single Dose Vial x 30
Dispensing mode POM
Source AUSTRALIA
AgentCITY 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.

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