Indications
Tafluprost ophthalmic solution is used to lower raised pressure inside the eye (intraocular pressure) in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.
⚠️ Always consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.
Pharmacology
Tafluprost is a prostaglandin analog and a selective FP prostanoid receptor agonist. It is believed to lower the pressure inside the eye (intraocular pressure) by increasing the uveoscleral outflow of aqueous humor.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Pregnancy category C applies to tafluprost. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Tafluprost ophthalmic solution should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus.
It is not known whether tafluprost passes into human milk. So take care when giving this ophthalmic solution to a nursing mother.
⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Dosage Reference
⚠️ Reference ranges from official sources only. Consult your doctor for personalized dosing.