Travoprost

Last Reviewed: Dec 02, 2024

Drug Details


Generic Name:

Travoprost

Common Brands:

Travatan Z, iDose TR

Availability:

Prescription only

Therapeutic Class:

Prostaglandin analogs

Forms:

Ophthalmic solution (eye drop), implant

Administration:

Ocular administration (by application of eye drop in the affected eye), by implantation into the eye

Therapeutic Uses:

  • Open-angle glaucoma 
  • Ocular hypertension

Controlled Status:

Not a controlled substance


Travoprost (Travatan Z) Drug Class

Travoprost (tra-voe-prost) is a prostaglandin analog.

Travoprost (Travatan Z) Age Range

Travoprost ophthalmic is approved for use in adults. The use of this medication in children younger than 16 years of age is not recommended due to a risk of increased pigmentation in the eye.