Tafluprost — Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient

Tafluprost is an active pharmaceutical ingredient found in 2 FDA-approved drug products. Forms: SOLUTION/DROPS. Routes: OPHTHALMIC.

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Tafluprost (2 brand names, 1 dosage form, 1 route)

Available dosage forms: SOLUTION/DROPS.

Routes of administration: OPHTHALMIC.

Brand Names

  • TAFLUPROST
  • ZIOPTAN

Indications and Usage

Tafluprost ophthalmic solution is indicated for reducing elevated intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.

Contraindications

None.

Mechanism of Action

Tafluprost acid, a prostaglandin analog, is a selective FP prostanoid receptor agonist which is believed to reduce intraocular pressure by increasing uveoscleral outflow. The exact mechanism of action is unknown at this time.

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