Tafluprost

Prescription

Tên thương mại: Tafluprost

Dạng bào chế

Drops

Đường dùng

OPHTHALMIC

Nhà sản xuất

Ingenus Pharmaceuticals, LLC

About This Medication

11 DESCRIPTION Tafluprost is a fluorinated analog of prostaglandin F2α. The chemical name for tafluprost is Propan-2-yl (5 Z )-7-{(1 R ,2 R ,3 R ,5 S )-2-[(1 E )-3,3 difluoro-4-phenoxybut-1-enyl]-3,5-dihydroxycyclopentyl}hept-5-enoate. The molecular formula of tafluprost is C 25 H 34 F 2 O 5 and its molecular weight is 452.5. Its structural formula is: Tafluprost is a colorless to yellowish hygroscopic oil that is very soluble in acetone, acetonitrile, dichloromethane, diethylether, ethanol, methanol and tert -butyl(methyl)ether and practically insoluble in n -heptane and water. Tafluprost ophthalmic solution, 0.0015% is supplied as a sterile solution of tafluprost with a pH range of 5.5 to 6.7 and an Osmolality range of 260 to 300 mOsmol/kg. Tafluprost ophthalmic solution contains Active: tafluprost 0.015 mg/mL; Inactives: glycerin, monobasic sodium phosphate dihydrate, edetate disodium dihydrate, polysorbate 80, hydrochloric acid and/or sodium hydroxide (to adjust pH) and Water for Injection. Tafluprost ophthalmic solution does not contain a preservative. Image

Hoạt chất

Thành phần	Hàm lượng
Tafluprost	-

Chỉ định & Cách dùng

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Tafluprost ophthalmic solution, 0.0015% is indicated for reducing elevated intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. Tafluprost ophthalmic solution, 0.0015% is a prostaglandin analog indicated for reducing elevated intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. ( 1 )

Cơ chế hoạt động

12.1 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.

Liều dùng & Cách dùng

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION The recommended dose is one drop of tafluprost ophthalmic solution in the conjunctival sac of the affected eye(s) once daily in the evening. The dose should not exceed once daily since it has been shown that more frequent administration of prostaglandin analogs may lessen the intraocular pressure lowering effect. Reduction of the intraocular pressure starts approximately 2 to 4 hours after the first administration with the maximum effect reached after 12 hours. Tafluprost ophthalmic solution may be used concomitantly with other topical ophthalmic drug products to lower intraocular pressure. If more than one topical ophthalmic product is being used, each one should be administered at least 5 minutes apart. The solution from one individual unit is to be used immediately after opening for administration to one or both eyes. Since sterility cannot be maintained after the individual unit is opened, the remaining contents should be discarded immediately after administration. One drop in the affected eye(s) once daily in the evening. ( 2 )

Side Effects Overview

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS Most common ocular adverse reaction is conjunctival hyperemia (range 4% – 20%). ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Ingenus Pharmaceuticals, LLC at 1-877-748-1970 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch . 6.1 Clinical Studies Experience Because clinical studies are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical studies of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical studies of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. Preservative-containing or preservative-free tafluprost 0.0015% was evaluated in 905 patients in five controlled clinical studies of up to 24-months duration. The most common adverse reaction observed in patients treated with tafluprost was conjunctival hyperemia which was reported in a range of 4% to 20% of patients. Approximately 1% of patients discontinued therapy due to ocular adverse reactions. Ocular adverse reactions reported at an incidence of ≥ 2% in these clinical studies included ocular stinging/irritation (7%), ocular pruritus including allergic conjunctivitis (5%), cataract (3%), dry eye (3%), ocular pain (3%), eyelash darkening (2%), growth of eyelashes (2%) and vision blurred (2%). Nonocular adverse reactions reported at an incidence of 2% to 6% in these clinical studies in patients treated with tafluprost 0.0015% were headache (6%), common cold (4%), cough (3%) and urinary tract infection (2%). 6.2 Postmarketing Experience The following adverse reactions have been identified during postapproval use of tafluprost. Because postapproval adverse reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure. Respiratory disorders : exacerbation of asthma, dyspnea Eye disorders : iritis/uveitis In postmarketing use with prostaglandin analogs, periorbital and lid changes including deepening of the eyelid sulcus have been observed.

Cảnh báo & Thận trọng

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Pigmentation Pigmentation of the iris, periorbital tissue (eyelid) and eyelashes can occur. Iris pigmentation is likely to be permanent. ( 5.1 ) Eyelash Changes Gradual changes to eyelashes including increased length, thickness and number of lashes. Usually reversible. ( 5.2 ) 5.1 Pigmentation Tafluprost ophthalmic solution has been reported to cause changes to pigmented tissues. The most frequently reported changes have been increased pigmentation of the iris, periorbital tissue (eyelid) and eyelashes. Pigmentation is expected to increase as long as tafluprost is administered. The pigmentation change is due to increased melanin content in the melanocytes rather than to an increase in the number of melanocytes. After discontinuation of tafluprost, pigmentation of the iris is likely to be permanent, while pigmentation of the periorbital tissue and eyelash changes have been reported to be reversible in some patients. Patients who receive treatment should be informed of the possibility of increased pigmentation. The long term effects of increased pigmentation are not known. Iris color change may not be noticeable for several months to years. Typically, the brown pigmentation around the pupil spreads concentrically towards the periphery of the iris and the entire iris or parts of the iris become more brownish. Neither nevi nor freckles of the iris appear to be affected by treatment. While treatment with tafluprost ophthalmic solution can be continued in patients who develop noticeably increased iris pigmentation, these patients should be examined regularly. [See Patient Counseling Information (17.3 )]. 5.2 Eyelash Changes Tafluprost ophthalmic solution may gradually change eyelashes and vellus hair in the treated eye. These changes include increased length, color, thickness, shape and number of lashes. Eyelash changes are usually reversible upon discontinuation of treatment. 5.3 Intraocular Inflammation Tafluprost ophthalmic solution should be used with caution in patients with active intraocular inflammation (e.g., iritis/uveitis) because the inflammation may be exacerbated. 5.4 Macular Edema Macular edema, including cystoid macular edema, has been reported during treatment with prostaglandin F2α analogs. Tafluprost ophthalmic solution should be used with caution in aphakic patients, in pseudophakic patients with a torn posterior lens capsule, or in patients with known risk factors for macular edema.

Chống chỉ định

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None. ( 4 )

Dược động học

12.3 Pharmacokinetics Absorption Following instillation, tafluprost is absorbed through the cornea and is hydrolyzed to the biologically active acid metabolite, tafluprost acid. Following instillation of one drop of the 0.0015% solution once daily into each eye of healthy volunteers, the plasma concentrations of tafluprost acid peaked at a median time of 10 minutes on both Days 1 and 8. The mean plasma C max of tafluprost acid were 26 pg/mL and 27 pg/mL on Day 1, and Day 8, respectively. The mean plasma AUC estimates of tafluprost acid were 394 pg*min/mL and 432 pg*min/mL on Day 1 and 8, respectively. Metabolism Tafluprost, an ester prodrug, is hydrolyzed to its biologically active acid metabolite in the eye. The acid metabolite is further metabolized via fatty acid β-oxidation and phase II conjugation. Elimination Mean plasma tafluprost acid concentrations were below the limit of quantification of the bioanalytical assay (10 pg/mL) at 30 minutes following topical ocular administration of tafluprost 0.0015% ophthalmic solution.

Frequently Asked Questions

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Tafluprost ophthalmic solution, 0.0015% is indicated for reducing elevated intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. Tafluprost ophthalmic solution, 0.0015% is a prostaglandin analog indicated for reducing elevated intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. ( 1 )

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION The recommended dose is one drop of tafluprost ophthalmic solution in the conjunctival sac of the affected eye(s) once daily in the evening. The dose should not exceed once daily since it has been shown that more frequent administration of prostaglandin analogs may lessen the intraocular pressure lowering effect. Reduction of the intraocular pressure starts approximately 2 to 4 hours after the first administration with the maximum effect reached after 12 hours. Tafluprost ophthalmic solution may …

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Pigmentation Pigmentation of the iris, periorbital tissue (eyelid) and eyelashes can occur. Iris pigmentation is likely to be permanent. ( 5.1 ) Eyelash Changes Gradual changes to eyelashes including increased length, thickness and number of lashes. Usually reversible. ( 5.2 ) 5.1 Pigmentation Tafluprost ophthalmic solution has been reported to cause changes to pigmented tissues. The most frequently reported changes have been increased pigmentation of the iris, periorbital tissue (eyelid) and eyelashes. Pigmentation is expected to …

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None. ( 4 )

Tafluprost is a prescription medication. You will need a valid prescription from a licensed healthcare provider.

Similar Drops Products

Azithromycin Monohydrate

Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium

Povidone, Polyvinyl Alcohol Solution

Aceclidine

Neomycin Sulfate, Polymyxin B …

Ofloxacin Ophthalmic Solution Usp, …

Browse all Drops products →

References & Data Sources

• DailyMed — Tafluprost drug label (National Library of Medicine)
• openFDA — Tafluprost label data (U.S. Food & Drug Administration)
• RxNorm — RXCUI 1244611 (NLM Normalized Drug Names)
• NDC Directory — Tafluprost (FDA National Drug Code)

Tuyên bố miễn trách nhiệm y tế

Thông tin trên trang này chỉ nhằm mục đích giáo dục và không nên được sử dụng thay thế cho lời khuyên y tế chuyên nghiệp, chẩn đoán hoặc điều trị.

Luôn tìm kiếm lời khuyên của bác sĩ hoặc nhà cung cấp dịch vụ y tế có chuyên môn khác đối với bất kỳ câu hỏi nào bạn có về tình trạng bệnh hoặc thuốc.

Nguồn dữ liệu: DailyMed (NLM), openFDA, MFDS