Description
| Medicine | |
| Alchohol Interaction | No interaction found |
| Pregnancy Interaction | There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug. |
| Lactation Interaction | Zytrav Eye Drop is probably safe to use during lactation. \nLimited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.To reduce the amount of Zytrav Eye Drop that reaches the breastmilk, place pressure over the corner of the eye for 1 minute or more, then remove the excess solution with an absorbent tissue. |
| Expert Advice | Zytrav helps lower high pressure in the eye and reduces the risk of vision loss. For best results, put one drop once a day in the evening/night in the affected eye(s). Zytrav may cause brown pigmentation of the iris which may be permanent. Your eyelashes may become more dense and eyelid skin may darken. These changes should disappear after discontinuing Zytrav. Make sure to use within 4 weeks of opening the bottle. Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution. Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute, immediately after instilling the drop. |
| Common Side Effect | Conjunctival hyperemia , Stinging in the eyes, Foreign body sensation in eyes, Eyelash changes , Eye itching, Burning sensation in eye, Increased iris pigmentation. |
| How to Use | This medicine is for external use only.Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye/ear without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid or ear. Wipe off extra liquid. |
| Driving | Zytrav Eye Drop may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear. |
| Kidney | Zytrav Eye Drop is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Zytrav Eye Drop is recommended. |
| Liver | Zytrav Eye Drop is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Zytrav Eye Drop is recommended. |
| Mechanism of action | Zytrav Eye Drop is a prostaglandin analogue. It works by increasing the natural flow of fluid from the eye, thereby lowering pressure in the eye. |
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