Tovaxo-T Eye Drop (Timolol 5mg / Travoprost 40mcg}

Description

Tovaxo-T Eye Drops is a combination of Travoprost and Timolol. It is used to treat eye conditions such as ocular hypertension and open-angle glaucoma that cause increased pressure inside the eyes. This medicine works by reducing the fluid pressure inside the eyes.

Tovaxo-T Eye Drops shows side effects such as irritation, itching, discomfort, or redness in the eyes. It may also cause blurred vision immediately after instilling the medicine in your eyes. Avoid driving vehicles or operating machines until your vision is clear. Consult your doctor if any of these side effects persist or worsen.

Tovaxo-T Eye Drops should be used regularly, as directed by your doctor, to get the most benefit from it. Avoid the discontinuation of this medicine without consulting your doctor. If you wear contact lenses, make sure you remove them before instilling the medication in your eyes and wait for at least 15 minutes before putting them back.

Tovaxo-T Eye Drops should be avoided if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor if you are using any other medicines to your eyes or have any other eye problems. This medicine is not recommended for use in children below 18 years of age. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Tovaxo-T Eye Drops
Redness of the eye
Burning or itching of eyes
Eye pain
Eye irritation
Blurred vision
Headache
Eye discharge
Dry eyes

Uses of Tovaxo-T Eye Drops

What is it prescribed for?
Intraocular hypertension
Intraocular hypertension is characterised by increased fluid pressure inside the eyes. Tovaxo-T Eye Drops is used to reduce the pressure inside the eyes.
Open angle Glaucoma
Glaucoma refers to a group of eye conditions that cause damage to the optic nerve (the nerve that carries information from the eye to the brain), usually due to high pressure inside the eyes. In the case of open-angle glaucoma, the drainage canal becomes clogged and prevents the drain out of fluid from the eye. Thus, it may lead to increased pressure inside the eyes and eventually loss of vision. Tovaxo-T Eye Drops is used in the treatment of open-angle glaucoma.

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When not to use?

Allergy
Avoid using Tovaxo-T Eye Drops if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat, eyes), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Respiratory diseases
Tovaxo-T Eye Drops is not recommended for use if you have respiratory conditions such as asthma (narrowing of the airways) or severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (lung conditions that cause blockage of airflow leading to breathing-related problems). This medicine may get absorbed into the blood and cause bronchoconstriction (narrowing of the airways). Hence, it may worsen your condition.
Heart diseases
Tovaxo-T Eye Drops is not recommended for use if you have heart conditions such as sinus bradycardia (slow heartbeat), sick sinus syndrome (inability to create an adequate heart rate by your heart’s natural pacemaker), second or third-degree atrioventricular block (delay or interruption in the transmission of electrical impulses that controls your heartbeat), overt cardiac failure (a condition that occurs when your heart is not able to pump a sufficient amount of blood, with obvious symptoms), or cardiogenic shock (an emergency condition where your heart suddenly cannot pump enough blood throughout your body). This medicine is not recommended for use in such conditions as it may further worsen your condition.

Warnings

Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
Tovaxo-T Eye Drops is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless necessary. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor before using this medicine.
Breast-feeding
Tovaxo-T Eye Drops is not recommended for use while breastfeeding unless necessary. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor before using this medicine.
General warnings
Bacterial keratitis
If Tovaxo-T Eye Drops get contaminated by bacteria on multiple-use, it can cause bacterial keratitis (an infection of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eyes). Hence, avoid touching the tip of the dropper against your eye or other surfaces. Close the cover of the bottle after administration to keep it clean and free from contamination.
Contact lens
Tovaxo-T Eye Drops is not recommended for use if you are wearing contact lenses. Remove the contact lenses prior to administration of the eye drops and wait for 15 minutes before putting them back in the eyes.
Use in children
Tovaxo-T Eye Drops is not recommended for use in children below 18 years of age as the safety and efficacy data are not clinically established.
Driving or operating machines
Tovaxo-T Eye Drops may cause temporary blurring of vision or visual disturbances after instilling the eye drops. If you experience such symptoms, avoid driving vehicles or operating machines.
Eyelash changes and pigmentation
Tovaxo-T Eye Drops may gradually cause changes in the eyelashes such as an increase in the length, thickness, pigmentation, and/or the number of lashes or hairs. It may also cause misdirected growth of eyelashes. This medicine may also change the eye colour by increasing the amount of brown pigment in the iris (coloured part of the eye).

Dosage

Missed Dose
If you forget to instill the dose of Tovaxo-T Eye Drops at a given time, instill it in your eyes as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.
Overdose
As Tovaxo-T Eye Drops is intended for external use, the likelihood of side effects due to an overdose is low. However, do not administer more than the prescribed dose.

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General Instructions
Instill Tovaxo-T Eye Drops in your eyes as directed by your doctor.

Avoid touching the tip of the dropper against your eye or other surfaces. Do not wipe or rinse the dropper tip. Always close the cover of the bottle after use to keep it clean and free from contamination.

Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before instilling other medications in the same eye.

Never use Tovaxo-T Eye Drops if the seal is broken before you use it for the first time.