Tafluma 0.0015% Eye Drop

Glaucoma / Ocular hypertension

In Glaucoma : Tafluma 0.0015% Eye Drop is a medicine used to reduce pressure in your eyes (ocular hypertension). This pressure can lead to an illness called glaucoma. If the pressure in your eye is too high, it can damage your sight. This medicine works by helping the fluid to flow from inside the eye into your bloodstream. It may be used alone or with other eye drops. Do not use it too often as that can make it less effective. You should only use it in the affected eye and take it regularly as prescribed by your doctor. If you stop taking it, the pressure in your eye will not be controlled. This could lead to a loss of sight.In Ocular hypertension Tafluma 0.0015% Eye Drop belongs to a group of medicines called prostaglandin analogue. It is used to reduce pressure in your eyes. It increases the flow of fluid from inside the eye into the bloodstream thereby lowering the increased eye pressure. If the pressure in your eye is too high, it can damage your sight. You should only use it in the affected eye and take it regularly as prescribed by your doctor. If you stop taking it, the pressure in your eye will not be controlled.show moreshow less

Side effects of Tafluma Eye Drop The majority of side effects typically do not necessitate medical intervention. and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Doctor consultation is advised if they persist or if you�re worried about them Common side effects of Tafluma Blurred vision Burning sensation Stinging sensation Foreign body sensation Itching Eye pain Photophobia Increased iris pigmentation Conjunctival hyperemia Eyelash changes Foreign body sensation in eyes Burning sensation in eye Stinging in the eyes

How to use Tafluma Eye Drop This medication is designated for external application solely. Utilize it according to the dosage and duration instructed by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off the extra liquid.

How Tafluma Eye Drop works Tafluma 0.0015% Eye Drop is a prostaglandin analogue. It works by increasing the outflow of aqueous humor, thereby lowering the increased eye pressure.

Alcohol

No interaction has been found or established.

Pregnancy

Tafluma 0.0015% Eye Drop may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Doctor consultation is advised.

Breast feeding

Tafluma 0.0015% Eye Drop should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.

Driving

It is not known whether Tafluma 0.0015% Eye Drop alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

If you forget a dose of Tafluma 0.0015% Eye Drop , simply continue with your regular schedule and do not take a double dose.

Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8�C). Do not freeze.

Tafluma 0.0015% Eye Drop helps lower high pressure in the eye and reduces the risk of vision loss. 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. Tafluma 0.0015% Eye Drop 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 Tafluma 0.0015% Eye Drop. Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution. Make sure to use within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.

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