Avost Eye Drop 3ml

Uses of Avost Eye Drop

• Ocular hypertension
• Glaucoma.

How to use Avost Eye Drop

• Avost Eye Drop is for ophthalmic use only.
• Wash your hands thoroughly before and after using Avost Eye Drop.
• Lie down and tilt your head backward.
• Pull your lower eyelid gently with your index finger to form a pocket.
• Instil the number of drops as advised by the doctor into the pocket of the lower eyelid.
• Close your eyes for 1-2 minutes.
• Replace the outer cap after use.
• Do not touch the container’s tip to the eye, eyelids, or surrounding areas as it may contaminate Avost Eye Drop.

Side Effects of Avost Eye Drop

• Changes in eye color
• Dry or itchy eye
• Redness, pain, discomfort, and irritation in the eye

Quick Suggestions:

• For best results, put one drop once a day in the evening/night in the affected eye(s).
• Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute, immediately after instilling the drop.
• Travoprost may cause brown pigmentation of the iris. This discoloration may be permanent.
• Your eyelashes may become more dense and eyelid skin may darken. These changes should disappear after discontinuing Travoprost.
• Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
• Travoprost helps lower high pressure in the eye and reduces the risk of vision loss.

Indication of Avost Eye Drop

Avost Eye Drop is a prostaglandin analog. It works by increasing the outflow of aqueous humor, thereby lowering the increased eye pressure.

Pharmacology

Travoprost, an isopropyl ester prodrug, is a synthetic prostaglandin F2 alpha analog that is rapidly hydrolyzed by esterases in the cornea to its biologically active free acid. The travoporst-free acid is potent and highly selective for the FP prostanoid receptor. Travoprost free acid is a selective FP prostanoid receptor agonist and is believed to reduce intraocular pressure by increasing the drainage of aqueous humor, which is done primarily through increased uveoscleral outflow and to a lesser extent, trabecular outflow facility.

Dosage of Avost Eye Drop

For adults with ocular hypertension or open-angle glaucoma, the typical dose of Avost Eye Drop is to instill one drop of the 0.004% solution into the conjunctival sac of the affected eye(s) once daily, preferably in the evening. 

However, the safety and efficacy of Avost Eye Drop have not been established for children, so its use in pediatric patients should be determined by a healthcare professional.

Interaction

Before using Avost Eye Drop, inform your doctor if you are using, have used, or might use any other medicine, including prescription, non-prescription, or herbal medicine.

Contraindications

Travoprost eye drops is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitive to travoprost or any excipients of this preparation.

Pregnancy & Lactation

There are no adequate and well-controlled clinical studies on pregnant women. Travoprost should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus.

It is not known whether the drug or its metabolites are excreted in human milk. Because many drugs are excreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when travoprost is administered to a lactating woman.

Precautions & Warnings

• Regular eye checkups ensure that your treatment is on track and your eye condition is being properly managed.
• Adhering to the prescribed dosage and frequency helps prevent complications and ensures optimal results.
• Removing contact lenses before applying Travoprost prevents potential interactions and ensures the medication's efficacy.
• Remember to wait before reinserting lenses to avoid any adverse effects.
• Replacing the dropper after each use maintains the sterility of the medication and prevents contamination.
• Consistency in using Travoprost, even if you start feeling better, is essential for sustained improvement.
• Always consult your doctor before discontinuing any medication regimen.

Storage Conditions:

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight