Travatan Z (travoprost)
Also known as Travoprost Eye Drops, Prostaglandin Glaucoma Drop, Travatan, Nightly Eye Pressure Drop
Bottom Line
Travatan Z is a once-nightly glaucoma drop that lowers eye pressure. It can also change lashes, eyelid skin, and iris color over time.
Travatan Z is travoprost ophthalmic solution 0.004%. The label lists it for lowering high eye pressure in open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension 1.
The label dose is one drop in the affected eye once daily in the evening 1.
The label says pressure lowering starts about 2 hours after the first dose and reaches its maximum effect after about 12 hours.
Cost and Insurance
Travatan Z may be covered as a brand or generic travoprost product. Plan rules and pharmacy prices vary.
Ask your doctor before switching if the new bottle causes more redness, burning, or missed doses.
How To Use It
Use one drop in the affected eye each evening. Do not use it more than once daily unless your doctor tells you.
If you use other eye drops, separate them by at least 5 minutes.
Side Effects
The label lists eye redness as the most common reaction. It also warns about iris, eyelid, and eyelash pigmentation changes 1.
Call your doctor for eye pain, light sensitivity, new swelling, or sudden vision change.
Special Situations
Tell your doctor about eye inflammation, past herpes eye disease, cataract surgery, torn lens capsule, or macular swelling risk.
The label says use in patients younger than 16 years is not recommended because of long-term pigmentation safety concerns 1.
Common Questions About Travatan Z
Next Steps
- 1Use Travatan Z once nightly unless your doctor gives a different plan.
- 2Separate other eye drops by at least 5 minutes.
- 3Tell your doctor about eye inflammation, herpes eye disease, or macular swelling history.
- 4Call for eye pain, light sensitivity, new swelling, or sudden vision change.
- 5Keep pressure checks to confirm your target is met.
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