Tafluprost
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Tafluprost (trade names Taflotan by Santen Pharmaceutical and Zioptan by Merck in the US) is a prostaglandin analogue. It is used topically (as eye drops) to control the progression of open-angle glaucoma and in the management of ocular hypertension, alone or in combination with other medication. It reduces intraocular pressure by increasing the outflow of aqueous fluid from the eyes.[1][2] Contents 1 Adverse effects 2 Interactions 3 Pharmacology 3.1 Mechani...
Tafluprost
Tafluprost (trade names Taflotan by Santen Pharmaceutical and Zioptan by Merck in the US) is a prostaglandin analogue. It is used topically (as eye drops) to control the progression of open-angle glaucoma and in the management of ocular hypertension, alone or in combination with other medication. It reduces intraocular pressure by increasing the outflow of aqueous fluid from the eyes.[1][2] Contents 1 Adverse effects 2 Interactions 3 Pharmacology 3.1 Mechani...
NDC Database
Zioptan .0045 mg/.3ml Ophthalmic Solution/ Drops by Akorn, Inc. ## Package Codes: 17478-609-10, 17478-609-30, 17478-609-90 ## Active Ingredients: Tafluprost
NDC Database
Zioptan .0045 mg/.3ml Ophthalmic Solution by Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. ## Package Codes: 0006-3931-30, 0006-3931-36, 0006-3931-54 ## Active Ingredients: Tafluprost