Timolol (5mg) + Travoprost (40mcg)

Timolol (5mg) + Travoprost (40mcg) — Uses and Benefits

This medicine is mainly used to treat high pressure inside the eye, which can occur in open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension.

WHAT THIS MEDICINE IS USED FOR

• Lowering elevated intraocular pressure in open-angle glaucoma
• Managing ocular hypertension when a single medicine is not enough
• Long-term control of eye pressure to protect vision

HOW IT WORKS

• Timolol is a beta-blocker that reduces the amount of fluid (aqueous humour) produced inside the eye
• Travoprost is a prostaglandin analogue that increases the outflow of this fluid from the eye
• Together they lower eye pressure more effectively than either medicine alone

WHAT IT IS NOT USED FOR

• Not used for eye infections, redness due to allergy, or dry eyes
• Not a treatment for cataract or refractive errors like myopia
• Not meant for sudden, painful vision loss — this needs emergency care
• Not used in angle-closure glaucoma unless specifically advised by an eye specialist

Always use this medicine only as directed by your doctor for your specific eye condition.

How to Use Timolol (5mg) + Travoprost (40mcg)

HOW TO TAKE IT

• Wash your hands before using the eye drops
• Tilt your head back slightly and pull down the lower eyelid to form a small pocket
• Instil the prescribed number of drops into the eye without touching the dropper tip to the eye or eyelid
• Close your eye gently for a minute and press lightly at the inner corner to reduce drainage into the nose
• Use at the same time each day, usually in the evening, as advised by your doctor
• If using other eye drops too, wait at least 5 minutes between different drops

IF YOU MISS A DOSE

• Apply the missed drop as soon as you remember
• If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed one and continue as normal
• Do not use two doses together to make up for a missed one

STORAGE

• Store as directed on the pack, usually below 25°C, away from direct sunlight
• Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use
• Discard the bottle after the period mentioned on the label once opened
• Keep out of reach of children

Timolol (5mg) + Travoprost (40mcg) — Side Effects

COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

• Mild eye redness or irritation
• Burning or stinging sensation after applying drops
• Watery eyes
• Blurred vision for a short time after use
• Gradual change in eyelash length or thickness

LESS COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

• Dry eyes
• Itching or discomfort in the eye
• Darkening of eyelid skin or iris colour with long-term use
• Headache
• Mild slowing of heart rate

SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS — STOP AND SEE A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY

• Severe eye pain or sudden vision loss
• Difficulty breathing or wheezing
• Chest pain, very slow heartbeat, or fainting
• Severe swelling of face, lips, or eyes (allergic reaction)
• Signs of eye infection like pus, severe redness, or swelling

This is not a complete list. Report any unusual or persistent symptom to your doctor or pharmacist.

Timolol (5mg) + Travoprost (40mcg) — Safety Information and Precautions

This is a prescription-only medicine in India and should be used only under the supervision of a doctor or eye specialist.

DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE IF YOU

• Are allergic to timolol, travoprost, or any component of the drops
• Have severe asthma or chronic obstructive airway disease
• Have a very slow heart rate or certain heart block conditions
• Have severe heart failure

TELL YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE STARTING IF YOU

• Have asthma, bronchitis, or breathing problems
• Have diabetes, as this medicine can mask signs of low blood sugar
• Have thyroid disease
• Are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding
• Wear contact lenses
• Have had eye surgery or eye infections recently

MEDICINES THAT CAN INTERACT

• Other beta-blockers taken by mouth or as eye drops
• Calcium channel blockers or other blood pressure medicines
• Medicines for irregular heartbeat
• Other glaucoma eye drops, unless specifically advised together

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Will my eye colour change with this medicine?

Long-term use can gradually darken the iris colour, especially in eyes with mixed colours; this change may be permanent.

Can I use this if I wear contact lenses?

Remove contact lenses before applying the drops and wait at least 15 minutes before putting them back.

How long do I need to use this medicine?

• Glaucoma treatment is usually long-term, and you should keep using it regularly even if you feel fine, unless your doctor advises otherwise.
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