Daily Medication Pearl: Zioptan (Tafluprost Ophthalmic Solution) for Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension

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

Sources:

• 17478-609-30.pdf (akorn.com)
• zioptan - Google Search