{"id":24246,"date":"2022-08-18T11:22:19","date_gmt":"2022-08-18T11:22:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=24246"},"modified":"2023-01-03T07:15:15","modified_gmt":"2023-01-03T07:15:15","slug":"taflotan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/taflotan\/","title":{"rendered":"Taflotan &#8211; Tafluprost uses, Dose And Side Effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Taflotan 15 micrograms\/ml&nbsp;eye drops, tafluprost solution<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Taflotan Is And What It Is Used For<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What kind of medicine is it,<\/strong> and how does it work?<br><strong>Taflotan eye drops<\/strong>&nbsp;contain tafluprost, a substance that belongs to a group of medicines called&nbsp;prostaglandin analogs.&nbsp;The tablet lowers the pressure in the eye.&nbsp;It is used when the pressure in the eye is too high.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>What is your medicine for?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Taflotan is used to treat a type of&nbsp;glaucoma&nbsp;called&nbsp;open-angle glaucoma&nbsp;and a condition called&nbsp;ocular&nbsp;hypertension&nbsp;in adults.&nbsp;Both of these conditions are associated with increased pressure in the eye and can ultimately affect your vision.<br><br>Tafluprost contained in Taflotan may also be approved to treat other conditions not mentioned in this product information.&nbsp;Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or another healthcare professional if you have further questions, and always follow their instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What You Need To Know Before Using Taflotan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do Not Use Taflotan Eye Drops<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you are allergic to tafluprost or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings And Precautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse before using Taflotan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Please note<\/strong>&nbsp;that Taflotan can have the following effects and that some of them can be permanent:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Taflota can increase the length, thickness, and colour of the number of your&nbsp;eyelashes&nbsp;and can cause abnormal hair growth on your eyelids.<\/li><li>Taflota can darken the skin around the eyes.&nbsp;Wipe off any solution that may have ended up on the skin.&nbsp;This reduces the risk of skin darkening.<\/li><li>The float can change the colour of the&nbsp;iris&nbsp;(the coloured part of your eye).&nbsp;If Taflotan is used in only one eye, the colour of the treated eye may be permanently different from the colour of the other eye.<\/li><li>Taflotan can cause hair growth in areas where the solution repeatedly touches the skin&#8217;s surface.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tell your doctor<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you have kidney problems<\/li><li>If you have liver problems<\/li><li>If you have&nbsp;asthma<\/li><li>If you have any other eye diseases<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children And Young People<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Taflotan is not recommended for children or adolescents under 18 because there is a lack of data on safety and efficacy in this age group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Medicines And Taflotan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.<br>If you use other medicines in the&nbsp;eye, you must wait at least 5 minutes after instilling Taflotan before taking the other medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy, Breastfeeding, And Fertility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you can become pregnant, you must use effective contraception during Taflotan treatment.&nbsp;Do not use Taflotan if you are pregnant.&nbsp;You should not use Taflotan if you are breastfeeding.&nbsp;Consult a doctor.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving Ability And Use Of Machinery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Taflotan has less effect on the ability to drive and use machines.&nbsp;You may experience that your vision becomes blurred for a while after you have dropped Taflotan in your eye.&nbsp;Do not drive or use any tools or machinery until you can see again.<br>You are responsible for assessing whether you can drive a motor vehicle or perform work requiring increased attention.&nbsp;One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and&nbsp;side effects.&nbsp;A description of these effects and&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;can be found in other sections.&nbsp;Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.&nbsp;Discuss with a doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Tablet Contains Excipients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Taflota contains&nbsp;phosphate<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine contains approximately 0.04 mg&nbsp;phosphate&nbsp;per drop, corresponding to 1.2 mg\/ml.&nbsp;If you have a severely damaged&nbsp;cornea,&nbsp;phosphate&nbsp;can, in rare cases, cause cloudy spots on the cornea due to the accumulation of&nbsp;calcium&nbsp;during treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Use Taflotan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Taflotan uses<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Always use this medicine as directed by your doctor or pharmacist.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/li><li>The recommended&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is 1 drop of Taflotan in the eye or eyes once daily in the evening.&nbsp;Do not drip in more drops, and do not use more often than your doctor prescribes.&nbsp;This can make Taflotan less effective.<\/li><li>Only use Taflotan in both eyes if your doctor has prescribed it.<\/li><li>To be used only as&nbsp;eye drops.&nbsp;Do not swallow.<\/li><li>Instructions for use:<\/li><li>When using the bottle for the first time, before a drop is instilled in the eye, practice using the bottle by gently pressing it and putting a drop somewhere other than the eye.<\/li><li><\/li><li>When you are sure you can drip only one drop at a time, choose the position that feels most comfortable to drip the drops (you can sit down, lie on your back or stand in front of a mirror).<\/li><li>When starting a new bottle:<\/li><li>Do not use the bottle if the plastic ring around the bottle neck is missing or broken.&nbsp;Write down the date you opened the bottle in the designated space on the outer carton.<\/li><li>Every time you use Taflotan<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Wash your hands.<\/li><li>When using the bottle for the first time, remove the sealing ring around the cap by pulling the tab.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/LIF\/product?userType=2&amp;nplId=20170928000049#\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><\/li><li>Open the bottle by pulling off the cap.<\/li><li>When you&nbsp;<strong>use the bottle for the first time<\/strong>, squeeze out a drop and discard it.<\/li><li>Hold the bottle between your thumb and forefinger.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/LIF\/product?userType=2&amp;nplId=20170928000049#\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><\/li><li>Tilt your head back or lie down.&nbsp;Place your hand on your forehead.&nbsp;Your index finger should be in line with your eyebrow or resting on the bridge of your nose.<br>To avoid contamination of the solution, be especially careful not to touch the tip of the bottle to the eye, the skin around the eye, or the fingers.<\/li><li>Pull down the lower eyelid with the other hand and look up.&nbsp;Press the bottle and let a drop fall into the space between the lower eyelid and the eye.<br>Note that it may take a while before a drop comes out when you press the bottle.&nbsp;Do not press too hard.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/LIF\/product?userType=2&amp;nplId=20170928000049#\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><\/li><li>Close the eye and press a finger on the inner corner of the eye for about a minute.&nbsp;This prevents the eye drop from flowing into the tear duct.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/LIF\/product?userType=2&amp;nplId=20170928000049#\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><\/li><li>Wipe off any solution that may have ended up on the skin around the eye.&nbsp;This reduces the risk of skin darkening.<\/li><li>Shake the bottle with the tip down once to get rid of any remaining solution in the tip.&nbsp;Do not touch the tip or wipe it.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/LIF\/product?userType=2&amp;nplId=20170928000049#\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><\/li><li>Put the cap on and close the bottle tightly.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>About 1 ml will remain, which cannot be dosed.&nbsp;Do not attempt to empty the bottle.<\/li><li><\/li><li><strong>If a drop ends up outside the eye<\/strong>, try again.&nbsp;If your doctor has prescribed you to use drops in both eyes, repeat steps 6-9 for the other eye.&nbsp;If you use other medicines in the eye, you must wait at least 5 minutes after instilling Taflotan before using the other medicine.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you have used too much Taflotan<\/strong>, it is unlikely to cause serious harm.&nbsp;Drop in the next&nbsp;dose&nbsp;at the usual time.<br><br>If you have ingested too much medicine or, for example,&nbsp;a child has ingested the medicine by mistake, contact a doctor or hospital for an assessment of the risk and advice.<br><br>Consult a doctor if the medicine is accidentally swallowed.<br><br>If you forget to use Taflotan, drop in a single drop as soon as you remember, then return to your usual routine.&nbsp;Do not take a double&nbsp;dose&nbsp;to make up for a missed&nbsp;dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Do not stop using Taflotan without asking your doctor.\u00a0If you stop using Taflotan<\/strong>, the pressure in the eye will increase again.\u00a0This can cause permanent damage to the eye.<br><br>Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse if you have any questions about this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible Taflotan Side Effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine can cause side effects like all medicines, although not everybody gets them.\u00a0Most\u00a0side effects\u00a0are not serious.<br><strong>Common\u00a0taflotan side effectss\u00a0(<\/strong>\u00a0may affect up to 1 in 10 users):<br>Effects on the central nervous system:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/brain-and-nerves\/headache\/\">Headache<\/a>.<\/li><li>Effects on the eye:<ul><li>Itchy eyes<\/li><li>Eye irritation<\/li><li>Eye <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/brain-and-nerves\/pain\/\">pain<\/a><\/li><li>Redness of the eye<\/li><li>Changed the length and thickness of and changed the number&nbsp;of&nbsp;eyelashes<\/li><li>Dry eyes<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>The feeling of debris in the eye<\/li><li>Eyelash&nbsp;discoloration&nbsp;_<\/li><li>Eyelid redness<\/li><li>Small point-shaped&nbsp;inflammations&nbsp;on the surface of the eye<\/li><li>Light sensitivity<\/li><li>Watery eyes<\/li><li>Blurred vision<\/li><li>Reduced ability of the eye to perceive details<\/li><li>Iris&nbsp;colour change&nbsp;(may be permanent).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Uncommon&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;(<\/strong>&nbsp;may affect up to 1 in 100 users):&nbsp;Effects in the eye:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Colour change in the skin around the eyes<\/li><li>Swollen eyelids<\/li><li>Tired eyes<\/li><li>Swelling of the conjunctiva<\/li><li>Eye secretions<\/li><li>Eyelid <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/infection-and-inflammation\/\">inflammation<\/a><\/li><li>Signs of&nbsp;inflammation&nbsp;inside the eye<\/li><li>Discomfort in the eye<\/li><li>Pigmentation&nbsp;of the conjunctiva<\/li><li>Small blisters on the conjunctiva<\/li><li>Allergic&nbsp;inflammation<\/li><li>Abnormal sensation in the eye.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Effects on the skin and&nbsp;tissue&nbsp;under the skin:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Abnormal hair growth on the eyelids.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Side effects&nbsp;with no known frequency (cannot be calculated from available data)&nbsp;<\/strong>Effects in the eye:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Inflammation&nbsp;of the iris\/uvea (middle layer of the eye)<\/li><li>The eyes look sunken<\/li><li>Macular edema\/cystic macular edema (swelling of the eye&#8217;s retina leading to impaired vision).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Effects on the respiratory tract:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Aggravated&nbsp;asthma<\/li><li>Shortness of breath<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Repo<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Taflotan Should Be Stored<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Keep this medicine out of sight and reach of children.<\/li><li>Use before the expiry date, which is stated on the bottle label and outer carton after \u201cEXP.\u201d&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/li><li>Store in a refrigerator (2 \u00b0C\u20138 \u00b0C).&nbsp;Do not freeze.<\/li><li>After opening, store at a maximum of 25 \u00b0C.<\/li><li>Store in the original packaging.&nbsp;Light sensitive.<\/li><li>To prevent&nbsp;infection, the bottle must be discarded 3 months after it was first opened and a new bottle put into use.&nbsp;The 3 ml bottle is intended for 1 month of use, the 5 ml bottle is intended for 2 months, and the 7 ml bottle is intended for 3 months.<\/li><li>Medicines must not be thrown into the drain or among household waste.&nbsp;Ask the pharmacist how to dispose of medicines that are no longer used.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents Of The Packaging And Other Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents Declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>The active substance<\/strong>&nbsp;is tafluprost.&nbsp;1 ml of solution contains 15 micrograms of tafluprost.&nbsp;One drop contains approximately 0.45 micrograms of tafluprost.<\/li><li><strong>Other ingredients<\/strong>&nbsp;are&nbsp;glycerol, sodium dihydrogen phosphate dihydrate, <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/pamidronate-disodium-pfizer\/\">disodium<\/a> edetate, polysorbate 80, and water for injections.&nbsp;Hydrochloric acid&nbsp;or sodium hydroxide has been added to adjust the&nbsp;pH.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Appearance And Package Sizes Of The Medicine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Taflotan is a clear, colourless <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/gelofusine\/\">liquid<\/a> (solution) largely free of visible particles.&nbsp;<\/li><li>It is supplied in packs containing 1 clear plastic bottle of 3 ml, 5 ml, or 7 ml, or 3 clear plastic bottles of 3 ml solution each.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The plastic bottles are closed with a lid.&nbsp;Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorization Holder And Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Santen Oy<br>Niittyhaankatu 20<br>33720 Tampere<br>Finland<br><strong>Manufacturer<\/strong><br>Santen Oy<br>Kelloportinkatu 1<br>33100 Tampere<br>Finland<br><br>Tubilux Pharma SpA<br>Via Costarica 20\/22<br>00071 Pomezia (Roma)<br>Italy<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine is authorized in the European Economic Area and the United Kingdom (Northern Ireland) under the names:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Germany<\/td><td>TAFLOTAN sine<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Portugal, Slovakia, Sweden, Spain<\/td><td>The 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