This combination product is used to treat high pressure
inside the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle type) or other eye diseases
(such as ocular hypertension). Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps
to prevent blindness. Travoprost is similar to a natural chemical in the
body (prostaglandin) and works by controlling the flow of fluid within the
eye to maintain a normal pressure. Timolol belongs to a class of drugs
known as beta-blockers and works by decreasing the amount of fluid within
the eye.
This medication is not recommended as the first
medication for treating glaucoma. Your doctor will usually start you on the
individual medications first, and then switch you over to this combination
product if this is the best combination for you.
Read the Patient Information Leaflet if available from
your pharmacist before you start using travoprost/timolol and each time you
get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or
pharmacist.
Use this medication in the affected eye(s) as directed
by your doctor, usually once a day in the morning.
Remove contact lenses before using this medication
because it contains a preservative that can be absorbed by them. Wait at
least 15 minutes after using this medication before putting your lenses
back in.
Do not use this medication more often because it will
not work as well.
To apply eye drops, wash your hands first. To avoid
contamination, do not touch the dropper tip or let it touch your eye or any
other surface. Tilt your head back, look upward and pull down the lower
eyelid to make a pouch. Hold the dropper directly over your eye and place
one drop into the pouch. Look downward and gently close your eyes for 1 to
2 minutes. Place one finger at the corner of your eye (near the nose) and
apply gentle pressure. This will prevent the medication from draining out.
Try not to blink and do not rub your eye. Repeat these steps for your other
eye if so directed.
Do not rinse the dropper. Replace the dropper cap after
each use.
If you are using another kind of eye medication (such as
drops or ointments), wait at least 10 minutes before applying other
medications. Use eye drops before eye ointments to allow the eye drops to
enter the eye.
Wait several minutes for your vision to clear before
driving or operating machinery.
Use this medication regularly in order to get the most
benefit from it. Remember to use it at the same time each day. Keep using
travoprost/timolol even if you feel well. Most people with glaucoma or high
pressure in the eye do not have symptoms.
Blurred vision, eye redness/discomfort/itching, feeling
as if something is in your eye, dry eyes, watering eyes, eyelid crusting,
increase in eyelash number/length/thickness, darkening of the eyelashes and
eyelids, eyelid changes, headache, or increased sensitivity to light may
occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, notify your doctor or
pharmacist promptly.
Travoprost may slowly (over months to years) cause brown
discoloration of the colored part of the eye (iris). If you are using this
medication in only one eye, only that iris may change color. This color
change may be permanent, but the long-term effects are not known. Notify
your doctor if this color change occurs, and schedule regular eye exams to
monitor it.
Remember that this medication has been prescribed
because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the
risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious
side effects.
Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side
effects, including:
- dizziness
- eye pain/swelling/discharge
- swelling/redness of the eyelids
- vision changes
- slow/irregular heartbeat
- muscle weakness
- unusual tiredness/weakness
- mental/mood changes (such as anxiety, depression)
- coldness/numbness/pain in the hands or feet
Get medical help right away if you have any very serious
side effects, including:
- dizziness that doesn't stop
- trouble breathing
- sudden unexplained weight gain
- chest pain
- weakness on one side of the body
- trouble speaking
- confusion
- fainting
A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare.
However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a
serious allergic reaction, including:
- rash
- itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat)
- severe dizziness
- trouble breathing
This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If
you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or
pharmacist.
In the US - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.
You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at
www.fda.gov/medwatch.
In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about
side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at
1-866-234-2345.
Before using travoprost/timolol, tell your doctor or
pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to similar drugs (including
beta-blockers such as betaxolol, levobunolol, or other prostaglandin-like
drugs such as bimatoprost, latanoprost), or if you have any other
allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients (such as
preservatives like benzalkonium chloride), which can cause allergic
reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more
details.
Before using this medication, tell your doctor or
pharmacist your medical history, especially of:
- lung disease (such as current or past history of asthma,
severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD)
- certain types of irregular heartbeats (such as sinus
bradycardia, second- or third-degree AV block)
- certain types of heart disease (such as severe heart failure,
cardiogenic shock)
- other eye problems (such as macular edema, iritis, uveitis,
lens extraction/aphakia)
- kidney disease
- liver disease
- diabetes
- low blood flow to the brain (cerebrovascular
insufficiency)
- overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism)
- muscle weakness disorders (such as myasthenia gravis)
- severe allergies
If you develop an eye infection or injury, or have eye
surgery, check with your doctor about whether you should continue to use
your current bottle of travoprost/timolol. Your doctor may direct you to
start using a new bottle.
Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about
all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription
drugs, and herbal products).
This product may prevent the fast/pounding heartbeat you
would usually feel when your blood sugar level falls too low
(hypoglycemia). The risk is higher if you have diabetes, or are vomiting,
fasting, or not eating regularly. Other symptoms of low blood sugar level,
such as dizziness and sweating, are not affected by this
drug.
If you have diabetes, this product may make it harder to
control your blood sugar levels. Check your blood sugar levels regularly as
directed by your doctor. Tell your doctor right away if you have symptoms
of high blood sugar such as increased thirst/urination. Your doctor may
need to adjust your diabetes medication, exercise program, or
diet.
After you apply this drug, your vision may become
temporarily blurred. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs
clear vision until you can do it safely.
During pregnancy, this medication should be used only
when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your
doctor.
Timolol passes into breast milk. It is unknown if
travoprost passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before
breastfeeding.
Drug interactions may change how your medications work
or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not
contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you
use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and
share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the
dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval.
Some products that may interact with this drug
include:
- beta-blockers taken by mouth (such as propranolol)
- clonidine
- certain antidepressants (including SSRIs such as
fluoxetine)
- digoxin
- epinephrine
- eyelash treatment (such as topically applied
bimatoprost)
- methyldopa
- prazosin
- quinidine
This medicine may be harmful if swallowed. If someone
has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble
breathing, call 911. Otherwise, call a poison control center right away. US
residents can call 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call
1-844-764-7669. If accidentally swallowed, you may experience symptoms such
as trouble breathing, slow/irregular heartbeat, chest pain.
Do not share this medication with others.
Lab and/or medical tests (such as eye exams) may be done
while you are using this medication. Keep all medical and lab appointments.
Consult your doctor for more details.
If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If
it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose. Use your next
dose at the regular time. Do not double the dose to catch
up.
Store in the refrigerator or at room temperature. Keep
all medications away from children and pets.
Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them
into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when
it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste
disposal company.