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Daily Medication Pearl: Zioptan (Tafluprost Ophthalmic Solution) for Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension
Tafluprost acid, a prostaglandin analog, is a selective FP prostanoid receptor agonist that is believed to reduce intraocular pressure by increasing uveoscleral outflow.
Medication Pearl of the Day: Zioptan (Tafluprost Ophthalmic Solution)
Indication: Zioptan is a prostaglandin analog indicated for reducing elevated intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.
Insight:
- Dosing: One drop in the affected eye(s) once daily in the evening.
- Dosage form: Ophthalmic solution containing tafluprost 0.015 mg/mL.
- Adverse events (AEs): Most common ocular AE is conjunctival hyperemia.
- Mechanism of action:Tafluprost acid, a prostaglandin analog, is a selective FP prostanoid receptor agonist that is believed to reduce intraocular pressure by increasing uveoscleral outflow. The exact mechanism of action is unknown at this time.
- Manufacturer: AKORN
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