Taflotan

Taflotan

tafluprost

Manufacturer:

Santen

Marketer:

Meiji
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Tafluprost
Indications/Uses
Reduction of elevated IOP in open angle glaucoma & ocular HTN.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Instill 1 drop into the affected eyes once daily.
Contraindications
Special Precautions
Do not touch the tip of the bottle to the eye directly. Patients w/ aphakia or pseudophakia, bronchial asthma, endophthalmitis; closed-angle glaucoma. Iris & eyelid pigmentation or hypertrichosis around the eyes, corneal epithelium disorder may occur. Take at least 5 min intervals when using >1 ophth soln. Remove contact lenses prior to use. Wait for 15 min prior to wearing contact lenses. May impair ability to drive or operate machinery. Pregnancy & lactation. Childn. Elderly.
Adverse Reactions
Conjunctival hyperaemia, abnormality in eyelashes, itching, eye irritation, iris pigmentation. Foreign-body sensation, blepharal pigmentation, corneal epithelial disorder, abnormal eye sensation.
MIMS Class
Ophthalmic Decongestants, Anesthetics, Anti-Inflammatories / Antiglaucoma Preparations
ATC Classification
S01EE05 - tafluprost ; Belongs to the class of prostaglandin analogues. Used in the treatment of glaucoma.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Taflotan ophth soln 15 mcg/mL
Packing/Price
2.5 mL x 1's
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