tafluprost (Rx)

Brand and Other Names:Zioptan

Dosing & Uses

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Dosage Forms & Strengths

ophthalmic solution

  • 0.0015% (0.015mg/mL)

Elevated Intraocular Pressure

Indicated for reducing elevated IOP in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension

Instill 1 drop in affected eye(s) once daily in the evening

Administration

Instill into conjunctival sac of affected eye(s)

Do not exceed once daily dosing regimen; more frequent administration of prostaglandin analogs may lessen the IOP lowering effect

Reduction of intraocular pressure starts approximately 2 - 4 hours after first administration with maximum effect reached after 12 hr

If other topical ophthalmics are prescribed, each should be administered 5 minutes apart

Preservative free product; use immediately after opening one unit-dose for administration; sterility cannot be maintained after opening

Not recommended because of potential safety concerns related to increased pigmentation following long-term chronic use

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              • bimatoprost

                tafluprost, bimatoprost. unspecified interaction mechanism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Combined use of 2 or more ophthalmic prostaglandins may decrease the IOP lowering effect or cause paradoxical elevations in IOP.

              • latanoprost

                latanoprost, tafluprost. unspecified interaction mechanism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Combined use of 2 or more ophthalmic prostaglandins may decrease the IOP lowering effect or cause paradoxical elevations in IOP.

              • latanoprostene bunod ophthalmic

                tafluprost, latanoprostene bunod ophthalmic. unspecified interaction mechanism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Combined use of 2 or more ophthalmic prostaglandins may decrease the IOP lowering effect or cause paradoxical elevations in IOP.

              • travoprost ophthalmic

                travoprost ophthalmic, tafluprost. unspecified interaction mechanism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Combined use of 2 or more ophthalmic prostaglandins may decrease the IOP lowering effect or cause paradoxical elevations in IOP.

              Monitor Closely (31)

              • aspirin

                tafluprost, aspirin. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. There are conflicting reports from studies of either increased or decreased IOP when ophthalmic prostaglandins are coadministered with NSAIDs (either systemic or ophthalmic).

              • aspirin rectal

                tafluprost, aspirin rectal. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. There are conflicting reports from studies of either increased or decreased IOP when ophthalmic prostaglandins are coadministered with NSAIDs (either systemic or ophthalmic).

              • bromfenac ophthalmic

                tafluprost, bromfenac ophthalmic. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. There are conflicting reports from studies of either increased or decreased IOP when ophthalmic prostaglandins are coadministered with NSAIDs (either systemic or ophthalmic).

              • celecoxib

                tafluprost, celecoxib. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. There are conflicting reports from studies of either increased or decreased IOP when ophthalmic prostaglandins are coadministered with NSAIDs (either systemic or ophthalmic).

              • choline magnesium trisalicylate

                tafluprost, choline magnesium trisalicylate. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. There are conflicting reports from studies of either increased or decreased IOP when ophthalmic prostaglandins are coadministered with NSAIDs (either systemic or ophthalmic).

              • diclofenac

                tafluprost, diclofenac. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. There are conflicting reports from studies of either increased or decreased IOP when ophthalmic prostaglandins are coadministered with NSAIDs (either systemic or ophthalmic).

              • diclofenac ophthalmic

                tafluprost, diclofenac ophthalmic. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. There are conflicting reports from studies of either increased or decreased IOP when ophthalmic prostaglandins are coadministered with NSAIDs (either systemic or ophthalmic).

              • diflunisal

                tafluprost, diflunisal. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. There are conflicting reports from studies of either increased or decreased IOP when ophthalmic prostaglandins are coadministered with NSAIDs (either systemic or ophthalmic).

              • etodolac

                tafluprost, etodolac. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. There are conflicting reports from studies of either increased or decreased IOP when ophthalmic prostaglandins are coadministered with NSAIDs (either systemic or ophthalmic).

              • fenoprofen

                tafluprost, fenoprofen. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. There are conflicting reports from studies of either increased or decreased IOP when ophthalmic prostaglandins are coadministered with NSAIDs (either systemic or ophthalmic).

              • flurbiprofen

                tafluprost, flurbiprofen. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. There are conflicting reports from studies of either increased or decreased IOP when ophthalmic prostaglandins are coadministered with NSAIDs (either systemic or ophthalmic).

              • flurbiprofen ophthalmic

                tafluprost, flurbiprofen ophthalmic. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. There are conflicting reports from studies of either increased or decreased IOP when ophthalmic prostaglandins are coadministered with NSAIDs (either systemic or ophthalmic).

              • ibuprofen

                tafluprost, ibuprofen. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. There are conflicting reports from studies of either increased or decreased IOP when ophthalmic prostaglandins are coadministered with NSAIDs (either systemic or ophthalmic).

              • ibuprofen IV

                tafluprost, ibuprofen IV. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. There are conflicting reports from studies of either increased or decreased IOP when ophthalmic prostaglandins are coadministered with NSAIDs (either systemic or ophthalmic).

              • ibuprofen/famotidine

                tafluprost, ibuprofen/famotidine. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. There are conflicting reports from studies of either increased or decreased IOP when ophthalmic prostaglandins are coadministered with NSAIDs (either systemic or ophthalmic).

              • indomethacin

                tafluprost, indomethacin. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. There are conflicting reports from studies of either increased or decreased IOP when ophthalmic prostaglandins are coadministered with NSAIDs (either systemic or ophthalmic).

              • ketoprofen

                tafluprost, ketoprofen. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. There are conflicting reports from studies of either increased or decreased IOP when ophthalmic prostaglandins are coadministered with NSAIDs (either systemic or ophthalmic).

              • ketorolac

                tafluprost, ketorolac. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. There are conflicting reports from studies of either increased or decreased IOP when ophthalmic prostaglandins are coadministered with NSAIDs (either systemic or ophthalmic).

              • ketorolac intranasal

                tafluprost, ketorolac intranasal. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. There are conflicting reports from studies of either increased or decreased IOP when ophthalmic prostaglandins are coadministered with NSAIDs (either systemic or ophthalmic).

              • ketorolac ophthalmic

                tafluprost, ketorolac ophthalmic. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. There are conflicting reports from studies of either increased or decreased IOP when ophthalmic prostaglandins are coadministered with NSAIDs (either systemic or ophthalmic).

              • meclofenamate

                tafluprost, meclofenamate. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. There are conflicting reports from studies of either increased or decreased IOP when ophthalmic prostaglandins are coadministered with NSAIDs (either systemic or ophthalmic).

              • mefenamic acid

                tafluprost, mefenamic acid. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. There are conflicting reports from studies of either increased or decreased IOP when ophthalmic prostaglandins are coadministered with NSAIDs (either systemic or ophthalmic).

              • meloxicam

                tafluprost, meloxicam. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. There are conflicting reports from studies of either increased or decreased IOP when ophthalmic prostaglandins are coadministered with NSAIDs (either systemic or ophthalmic).

              • nabumetone

                tafluprost, nabumetone. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. There are conflicting reports from studies of either increased or decreased IOP when ophthalmic prostaglandins are coadministered with NSAIDs (either systemic or ophthalmic).

              • naproxen

                tafluprost, naproxen. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. There are conflicting reports from studies of either increased or decreased IOP when ophthalmic prostaglandins are coadministered with NSAIDs (either systemic or ophthalmic).

              • nepafenac ophthalmic

                tafluprost, nepafenac ophthalmic. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. There are conflicting reports from studies of either increased or decreased IOP when ophthalmic prostaglandins are coadministered with NSAIDs (either systemic or ophthalmic).

              • oxaprozin

                tafluprost, oxaprozin. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. There are conflicting reports from studies of either increased or decreased IOP when ophthalmic prostaglandins are coadministered with NSAIDs (either systemic or ophthalmic).

              • piroxicam

                tafluprost, piroxicam. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. There are conflicting reports from studies of either increased or decreased IOP when ophthalmic prostaglandins are coadministered with NSAIDs (either systemic or ophthalmic).

              • salsalate

                tafluprost, salsalate. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. There are conflicting reports from studies of either increased or decreased IOP when ophthalmic prostaglandins are coadministered with NSAIDs (either systemic or ophthalmic).

              • sulindac

                tafluprost, sulindac. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. There are conflicting reports from studies of either increased or decreased IOP when ophthalmic prostaglandins are coadministered with NSAIDs (either systemic or ophthalmic).

              • tolmetin

                tafluprost, tolmetin. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. There are conflicting reports from studies of either increased or decreased IOP when ophthalmic prostaglandins are coadministered with NSAIDs (either systemic or ophthalmic).

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                Adverse Effects

                >10%

                Conjunctival hyperemia (4-20%)

                1-10%

                Ocular stinging (7%)

                Ocular pruritus/allergic conjunctivitis (5%)

                Cataract (3%)

                Growth of eyelashes (2%)

                Blurred vision (2%)

                Postmarketing Reports

                Periorbital and lid changes including deepening of the eyelid sulcus observed with prostaglandin analogs

                Eye disorders: Iritis/uveitis

                Respiratory disorders: Exacerbation of asthma, dyspnea

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                Warnings

                Contraindications

                None

                Cautions

                Causes changes to pigmented tissues; most frequently reported changes have been of the iris, eyelid, and eyelashes; pigmentation changes of the iris is likely permanent Increases length, color, thickness, and number of eyelashes

                Caution with active intraocular inflammation (may exacerbate condition)

                Macular edema reported; caution in aphakic patients, in pseudophakic patients with a torn posterior lens capsule, or with known risk factors for macular edema

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                Pregnancy & Lactation

                Pregnancy Category: C; teratogenic when administered IV in rats and rabbits

                Lactation: Unknown whether distributed in breast milk

                Pregnancy Categories

                A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.

                B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.

                C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.

                D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.

                X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.

                NA: Information not available.

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                Pharmacology

                Mechanism of Action

                Prostaglandin analog; exact mechanism by which it reduces IOP is unknown, but it is thought to increase uveoscleral outflow

                Absorption

                Bioavailability: Absorbed through the cornea

                Onset: 2-4 hr; peak effect at 12 hr

                Peak Plasma Time: 10 minutes

                Peak Plasma Concentration: 26 pg/mL

                AUC: 394-432 pg•min/mL

                Metabolism

                Tafluprost is an ester prodrug that is metabolized by hydrolysis to the biologically active acid metabolite (tafluprost acid)

                Elimination

                Mean plasma concentration of tafluprost acid were below the limit of quantification (ie, 10 pg/mL) at 30 minutes following topical ocular administration

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                BRAND FORM. UNIT PRICE PILL IMAGE
                Zioptan (PF) ophthalmic (eye)
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                0.0015 % liquid

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                tafluprost (PF) ophthalmic (eye)

                TAFLUPROST SOLUTION - OPHTHALMIC

                (TA-floo-prost)

                COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Zioptan

                USES: Tafluprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Lowering high pressure inside the eye can help prevent blindness. This medication works by regulating the flow of fluid within the eye to maintain a normal pressure.

                HOW TO USE: Read the Patient Information Leaflet if available from your pharmacist before you start using tafluprost and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.Apply this medication in the affected eye(s) as directed by your doctor, usually once daily in the evening. Do not use this medication more often than prescribed; using more can make it work less well.To apply eye drops, wash your hands first. To avoid contamination, do not touch the dropper tip or let it touch your eye or any other surface.Tilt your head back, look upward, and pull down the lower eyelid to make a pouch. Hold the dropper directly over your eye and place one drop into the pouch. Look downward, gently close your eyes, and place one finger at the corner of your eye (near the nose). Apply gentle pressure for 1 to 2 minutes before opening your eyes. This will prevent the medication from draining out. Try not to blink or rub your eye. Repeat these steps for your other eye if so directed. Wait several minutes for your vision to clear before driving or operating machinery.If you are using another kind of eye medication (such as drops or ointments), wait at least 5 minutes before applying other medications. Use eye drops before eye ointments to allow the drops to enter the eye.Use this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. Remember to use it at the same time each day. Keep using tafluprost even if you feel well. Most people with glaucoma or high pressure in the eye do not have symptoms.

                SIDE EFFECTS: Burning/stinging/irritation/redness of the eye, feeling as if something is in your eye, dry eyes, watering eyes, and increased sensitivity to light may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.This medication may slowly (over months to years) cause the colored portion of the eye (iris) to turn brown. If you are using tafluprost in only one eye, only that iris may change color. An increase in eyelash number/length/thickness and darkening of the eyelashes/eyelids may also occur in the treated eye. These changes may be permanent, but the long-term effects are uncertain. Tell your doctor if this occurs and schedule regular eye exams to monitor it.Remember that this medication has been prescribed because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: vision changes, eye pain/swelling, swelling/redness of the eyelids.Get medical help right away if you have any very serious side effects, including: rapid vision changes (such as loss of vision).A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.In the US -Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch.In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.

                PRECAUTIONS: Before taking tafluprost, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: other eye problems (such as macular edema, iritis, uveitis, lens extraction/aphakia).After you apply this drug, your vision may become temporarily blurred. Do not drive, use machinery, or do any activity that requires clear vision until you can do it safely.Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.It is unknown if this drug passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

                DRUG INTERACTIONS: Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval.Some products that may interact with this drug include: eyelash treatments (such as topically applied bimatoprost).

                OVERDOSE: This medicine may be harmful if swallowed. If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, call 911. Otherwise, call a poison control center right away. US residents can call their local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.

                NOTES: Do not share this medication with others.Lab and/or medical tests (such as eye exams) should be done while you are using this medication. Keep all medical and lab appointments. Consult your doctor for more details.

                MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember if it is on the same day. If you do not remember until the next day, skip the missed dose. Use your next dose at the regular time. Do not double the dose to catch up.

                STORAGE: This medication comes as single-use containers in a pouch. Store the unopened pouches in the refrigerator. After opening the pouch, store unused containers in the pouch at room temperature for up to 30 days. Discard any unused containers 30 days after first opening the pouch.Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets.Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company.

                Information last revised May 2023. Copyright(c) 2023 First Databank, Inc.

                IMPORTANT: HOW TO USE THIS INFORMATION: This is a summary and does NOT have all possible information about this product. This information does not assure that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about this product and your specific health needs.

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