Saflutan Eye Drops 2.5 ml

Saflutan Eye Drops 2.5 ml belongs to the group of medicines called prostaglandin analogue indicated for lowering intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. Glaucoma is an eye disease that causes damage to the optic nerve and results in reduced vision. Ocular hypertension is increased pressure in the eye due to poor drainage of aqueous humour (fluid in the eye that maintains normal pressure by its continuous flow). 
 
Saflutan Eye Drops 2.5 ml contains ‘tafluprost’, which works by increasing the outflow of aqueous humour, thereby helps lower the increased pressure in the eye. 
 
You are advised to use Saflutan Eye Drops 2.5 ml for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience common side effects such as headache, dry eyes, itching, irritation, and redness of the eye. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
 
Avoid using Saflutan Eye Drops 2.5 ml if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Saflutan Eye Drops 2.5 ml is not recommended for children below 18 years as safety and effectiveness have not been established. Saflutan Eye Drops 2.5 ml might cause blurred vision; so, drive only if you have clear vision. Avoid touching the tip of the dropper as it may contaminate the contents. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and the medicines you are taking to prevent any side effects/interactions.

Saflutan Eye Drops 2.5 ml is an anti-glaucoma agent belonging to the group of medicines called prostaglandin analogue indicated for lowering intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. Saflutan Eye Drops 2.5 ml works by increasing the outflow of aqueous humour, thereby helps lower the increased pressure in the eye. 

• Headache
• Dry eyes
• Itching in the eye
• Irritation in the eye
• Redness of the eye

Do not use Saflutan Eye Drops 2.5 ml if you are allergic to any of its components. Inform your doctor if you have/had asthma, cataract removal, COPD, liver/kidney problems, or if you have other eye diseases. Avoid using Saflutan Eye Drops 2.5 ml if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Saflutan Eye Drops 2.5 ml is not recommended for children below 18 years as safety and effectiveness have not been established. Saflutan Eye Drops 2.5 ml might cause blurred vision; so, drive only if you have clear vision. 

Drug-Drug Interactions: Saflutan Eye Drops 2.5 ml may interact with prostaglandin analogues (bimatoprost, latanoprost, travoprost, unoprostone, latanoprostene bunod)

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease Interactions: No interactions found/established.

• LATANOPROST
• TRAVOPROST
• BIMATOPROST
• UNOPROSTONE

• Include fresh vegetables and fruits in your diet.
• Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
• Avoid intake of baked foods such as cakes, cookies, doughnuts or fried items as these foods may worsen glaucoma and damage the optic nerve.
• Cut down your coffee intake as it may increase pressure in the eye. Replace coffee with green tea.
• Avoid exercises such as any position where the head is lower than the body, like an inverted yoga pose, as it may increase pressure in the eye. Doing selective exercises is advised for glaucoma patients.

• Saflutan Eye Drops 2.5 ml may cause darkening of the skin around the eyes. Wipe off any solution if it comes in contact with the skin to reduce the risk of skin darkening. 
• Saflutan Eye Drops 2.5 ml might cause hair growth if the solution repeatedly comes in contact with the skin surface. Avoid contact of Saflutan Eye Drops 2.5 ml with the skin surface.
• Saflutan Eye Drops 2.5 ml might cause pigmentation of the iris, eyelid and eyelashes. Pigmentation of the iris could be permanent; talk to a doctor if you have any concerns. 
• Saflutan Eye Drops 2.5 ml might increase the thickness and length of the eyelashes; however, it is reversible on discontinuation of treatment with Saflutan Eye Drops 2.5 ml.
• Women of child-bearing potential must use effective contraception during treatment with Saflutan Eye Drops 2.5 ml.

Glaucoma: It is an eye condition that causes damage to the optic nerve (essential for good vision) due to abnormally increased pressure in the eye. If it is not treated in time, it may cause blindness. Usually, there are no symptoms for glaucoma initially, except the slow loss of vision gradually. However, some symptoms include visible rainbow-coloured circles around bright lights or blurred vision. Rarely glaucoma can develop suddenly with intense pain in the eye, visual disturbance or nausea.

Ocular hypertension: It is a condition caused due to poor drainage of aqueous humour (fluid in the eye that maintains normal pressure by its continuous flow). This leads to a build-up of excess fluid in the eye resulting in increased pressure inside the eye without any damage to the optic nerve. If ocular hypertension is not controlled, it may lead to glaucoma.