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Travatan Z

travoprost · Solution/ Drops

Prescription NDA TE AT2 RLD Official labelling
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Overview

Brand name
Travatan Z
Generic name
travoprost
Dosage form
Solution/ Drops
Route
Ophthalmic
Marketing category
NDA · NDA
Labeler
Sandoz Inc
Product type
Human Prescription Drug
DEA schedule
Not scheduled
Active ingredients
1
NDC product codes
2
Packages
3
Data completeness
76% of corroborating sources present

Active ingredients

Source: NDC Directory
Active ingredients and strengths as listed in the NDC Directory.
Ingredient Strength RxCUI Monograph
Travoprost .04 mg/mL 284008 View

Forms, strengths and routes

Source: NDC Directory
Dosage form
Solution/ Drops
Route of administration
Ophthalmic
Presentations
5

Pharmacologic classes are listed in the class section below.

Pharmacologic class

Source: NDC Directory
Established pharmacologic classes (EPC), mechanisms of action (MoA), chemical structures (CS) and physiologic effects (PE).
Class Type Browse
Prostaglandin Analog [EPC] EPC All 14 members
Prostaglandins [CS] CS All 14 members

Regulatory status

Source: Drugs@FDANDC Directory
Application number
021994
Application type
NDA · New Drug Application
Approval date
September 21, 2006
Sponsor
SANDOZ
Products on application
1
Submissions recorded
7
Products approved under application 021994.
Product Trade name Form Strength Ingredient Status TE Flags
021994-001 TRAVATAN Z SOLUTION/DROPS TRAVOPROST Prescription AT2 RLD RS

Therapeutic equivalence

Source: Orange Book
TE code
AT2
Reference Listed Drug
Yes
Reference Standard
Yes

What this rating means: Therapeutically equivalent — bioequivalence demonstrated (topical dermatological products)

Codes beginning with “A” indicate products the FDA considers therapeutically equivalent. Codes beginning with “B” indicate bioequivalence has not been established. See methodology.

Patents and exclusivity

Source: Orange Book
Patent listings submitted under 21 U.S.C. 355(b)(1) and (c)(2).
Patent Expires Product Substance Use code Submitted
8323630 September 20, 2027 001 No December 18, 2012
8388941 September 20, 2027 001 No March 8, 2013
8268299 October 13, 2029 001 No September 24, 2012

Approval history

Source: Drugs@FDA
Most recent submissions on application 021994.
Type No. Action Status Date Review
Supplement 20 Labeling Approved October 9, 2025 Standard
Supplement 13 Labeling Approved April 2, 2020 Standard
Supplement 12 Labeling Approved September 22, 2017 Standard
Supplement 9 Manufacturing (CMC) Approved March 11, 2016 Standard
Supplement 6 Labeling Approved September 7, 2011 Unknown
Supplement 1 Efficacy Approved August 31, 2010 Unknown
Original application 1 Type 5 - New Formulation or New Manufacturer Approved September 21, 2006 Standard

Review documents

  • 0 · Supplement · October 10, 2025
  • 0 · Supplement · October 10, 2025
  • 0 · Supplement · April 10, 2020
  • 0 · Supplement · April 3, 2020
  • 0 · Supplement · September 26, 2017
  • 0 · Supplement · September 26, 2017
  • 0 · Supplement · September 12, 2011
  • 0 · Supplement · September 12, 2011
  • 0 · Supplement · September 7, 2010
  • 0 · Supplement · September 2, 2010
  • 0 · Original application · May 7, 2008
  • 0 · Original application · September 25, 2006
  • 0 · Original application · September 25, 2006

Prescribing information

Source: openFDA Drug Labeling

Reproduced verbatim from the Structured Product Labeling submitted to the FDA (effective 20250131). This is the manufacturer's labelling text, not a summary and not advice.

HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG · 20250131 HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG · 20230627

Indications and Usage

openFDA Drug Labeling

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE TRAVATAN Z ® (travoprost ophthalmic solution) 0.004% is indicated for the reduction of elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. TRAVATAN Z is a prostaglandin analog indicated for the reduction of elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension (1)

Dosage and Administration

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2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION The recommended dosage is one drop in the affected eye(s) once daily in the evening. TRAVATAN Z should not be administered more than once daily since it has been shown that more frequent administration of prostaglandin analogs may decrease the IOP-lowering effect. Reduction of the IOP starts approximately 2 hours after the first administration with maximum effect reached after 12 hours. TRAVATAN Z may be used concomitantly with other topical ophthalmic drug products to lower IOP. If more than one topical ophthalmic drug is being used, the drugs should be administered at least 5 minutes apart. One drop in the affected eye(s) once daily in the evening (2)

Dosage Forms and Strengths

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3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Ophthalmic solution containing travoprost 0.04 mg/mL. Ophthalmic solution containing travoprost 0.04 mg/mL (3)

Contraindications

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4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None (4)

Warnings and Cautions

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5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS • Pigmentation: Pigmentation of the iris, periorbital tissue (eyelid), and eyelashes can occur. Iris pigmentation likely to be permanent (5.1) • Eyelash Changes: Gradual change to eyelashes including increased length, thickness and number of lashes. Usually reversible (5.2) 5.1 Pigmentation Travoprost 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 travoprost 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 travoprost, 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 TRAVATAN Z can be continued in patients who develop noticeably increased iris pigmentation, these patients should be examined regularly. 5.2 Eyelash Changes TRAVATAN Z may gradually change eyelashes and vellus hair in the treated eye. These changes include increased length, thickness, and number of lashes. Eyelash changes are usually reversible upon discontinuation of treatment. 5.3 Intraocular Inflammation TRAVATAN Z should be used with caution in patients with active intraocular inflammation (e.g., uveitis) because the inflammation may be exacerbated. 5.4 Macular Edema Macular edema, including cystoid macular edema, has been reported during treatment with travoprost ophthalmic solution. TRAVATAN Z 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. 5.5 Angle-closure, Inflammatory or Neovascular Glaucoma TRAVATAN Z has not been evaluated for the treatment of angle-closure, inflammatory or neovascular glaucoma. 5.6 Bacterial Keratitis There have been reports of bacterial keratitis associated with the use of multiple-dose containers of topical ophthalmic products. These containers had been inadvertently contaminated by patients who, in most cases, had a concurrent corneal disease or a disruption of the ocular epithelial surface. 5.7 Use with Contact Lenses Contact lenses should be removed prior to instillation of TRAVATAN Z and may be reinserted 15 minutes following its administration.

Adverse Reactions

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6 ADVERSE REACTIONS Most common adverse reaction (30% to 50%) is conjunctival hyperemia (6.1) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation at 1-888-669-6682 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch . 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. The most common adverse reaction observed in controlled clinical trials with TRAVATAN and TRAVATAN Z was ocular hyperemia, which was reported in 30% to 50% of patients. Up to 3% of patients discontinued therapy due to conjunctival hyperemia. Ocular adverse reactions, reported at an incidence of 5% to 10% in these clinical trials, included decreased visual acuity, eye discomfort, foreign body sensation, pain, and pruritus. Ocular adverse reactions, reported at an incidence of 1% to 4% in clinical trials with TRAVATAN or TRAVATAN Z, included abnormal vision, blepharitis, blurred vision, cataract, conjunctivitis, corneal staining, dry eye, iris discoloration, keratitis, lid margin crusting, ocular inflammation, photophobia, subconjunctival hemorrhage, and tearing. Non-ocular adverse reactions, reported at an incidence of 1% to 5% in these clinical studies, were allergy, angina pectoris, anxiety, arthritis, back pain, bradycardia, bronchitis, chest pain, cold/flu syndrome, depression, dyspepsia, gastrointestinal disorder, headache, hypercholesterolemia, hypertension, hypotension, infection, pain, prostate disorder, sinusitis, urinary incontinence, and urinary tract infections. 6.2 Postmarketing Experience Additional adverse reactions have been identified during postapproval use of TRAVATAN or TRAVATAN Z in clinical practice. Because they are reported voluntarily from a population of unknown size, estimates of frequency cannot be made. The reactions, which have been chosen for inclusion due to either their seriousness, frequency of reporting, possible causal connection to TRAVATAN or TRAVATAN Z, or a combination of these factors, include: arrhythmia, vomiting, epistaxis, tachycardia, and insomnia. In postmarketing use with prostaglandin analogs, periorbital and lid changes, including deepening of the eyelid sulcus have been observed.

Use in Specific Populations

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8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS Use in pediatric patients below the age of 16 years is not recommended because of potential safety concerns related to increased pigmentation following long-term chronic use (8.4) 8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women to inform a drug-associated risk. In animal reproduction studies, subcutaneous (SC) administration of travoprost to pregnant mice and rats throughout the period of organogenesis produced embryo-fetal lethality, spontaneous abortion, and premature delivery at potentially clinically relevant doses. Advise pregnant women of a potential risk to a fetus. Because animal reproductive studies are not always predictive of human response, TRAVATAN Z should be administered during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus. The background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown; however, in the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects is 2% to 4% and of miscarriage is 15% to 20% of clinically recognized pregnancies. Data Animal Data An embryo-fetal study was conducted in pregnant rats administered travoprost once daily by SC injection from gestation day (GD) 6 to 18, to target the period of organogenesis. At 10 mcg/kg (60 times the maximum recommended human ocular dose [MRHOD], based on estimated plasma C max ), travoprost was teratogenic in rats, evidenced by an increase in the incidence of skeletal malformations as well as external and visceral malformations, including fused sternebrae, domed head and hydrocephaly. Travoprost caused post-implantation loss at 10 mcg/kg. The no observed adverse effect level (NOAEL) for post-implantation loss was 3 mcg/kg (18 times the MRHOD, based on estimated plasma C max ). The maternal NOAEL was 10 mcg/kg. An embryo-fetal study was conducted in pregnant mice administered travoprost once daily by SC injection from GD 6 to 11, to target the period of organogenesis. At 1 mcg/kg (6 times the MRHOD, based on estimated plasma C max ), travoprost caused postimplantation loss and decreased fetal weight. The NOAEL for malformations was 0.3 mcg/kg (2 times the MRHOD, based on estimated plasma C max ). The maternal NOAEL was 1 mcg/kg. Pre/postnatal studies were conducted in rats administered travoprost once daily by subcutaneous injection from GD 7 (early embryonic period) to postnatal Day 21 (end of lactation period). At doses of greater than or equal to 0.12 mcg/kg/day (0.7 times the MRHOD, based on estimated plasma C max ), adverse pregnancy outcomes (embryo-fetal lethality, abortion, and early delivery), low-birth weight and developmental delays were observed. The NOAEL for adverse pregnancy outcomes, low-birth weight and developmental delay was 0.1 mcg/kg (0.6 times the MRHOD, based on estimated plasma C max ). The NOAEL for maternal toxicity was 0.72 mcg/kg (4 times the MRHOD, based on estimated plasma C max ). 8.2 Lactation Risk Summary There are no data on the effects of travoprost on the breastfed child or milk production. It is not known if travoprost is present in human milk following ophthalmic administration. A study in lactating rats demonstrated that radio-labeled travoprost and/or its metabolites were excreted in milk following subcutaneous administration. The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother’s clinical need for TRAVATAN Z and any potential adverse effects on the breast-fed child from TRAVATAN Z. 8.4 Pediatric Use Use in pediatric patients below the age of 16 years is not recommended because of potential safety concerns related to increased pigmentation following long-term chronic use. 8.5 Geriatric Use No overall clinical differences in safety or effectiveness have been observed between elderly and other adult patients. 8.6 Hepatic and Renal Impairment Travoprost ophthalmic solution 0.004% has been studied in patients w …

Mechanism of Action

openFDA Drug Labeling

12.1 Mechanism of Action Travoprost free acid, a prostaglandin analog is a selective FP prostanoid receptor agonist, which is believed to reduce IOP by increasing uveoscleral outflow. The exact mechanism of action is unknown at this time.

Description

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11 DESCRIPTION Travoprost is a synthetic prostaglandin F analog. Its chemical name is [1 R -[1α( Z ),2β(1 E ,3 R *),3α,5α]]-7-[3,5-Dihydroxy-2-[3-hydroxy-4-[3-(trifluoromethyl) phenoxy]-1-butenyl]cyclopentyl]-5-heptenoic acid, 1-methylethylester. It has a molecular formula of C 26 H 35 F 3 O 6 and a molecular weight of 500.55 g/mol. The chemical structure of travoprost is: Travoprost is a clear, colorless to slightly yellow oil that is very soluble in acetonitrile, methanol, octanol, and chloroform. It is practically insoluble in water. TRAVATAN Z is supplied as sterile, buffered aqueous solution of travoprost with a pH of approximately 5.7 and an osmolality of approximately 290 mOsmol/kg. TRAVATAN Z contains Active: travoprost 0.04 mg/mL; Inactives: polyoxyl 40 hydrogenated castor oil, sof Zia ® (boric acid, propylene glycol, sorbitol, zinc chloride), sodium hydroxide and/or hydrochloric acid (to adjust pH), and purified water, USP. Preserved in the bottle with an ionic buffered system, sof Zia ® . chemical

How Supplied / Storage and Handling

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16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING TRAVATAN Z is a sterile, isotonic, buffered, preserved, aqueous solution of travoprost (0.04 mg/mL). TRAVATAN Z is supplied as a 2.5 mL solution in a 4 mL and a 5 mL solution in a 7.5 mL oval natural polypropylene dispenser bottle with a natural polypropylene dropper tip and a turquoise polypropylene or high-density polyethylene overcap. Tamper evidence is provided with a shrink band around the closure and neck area of the package. 2.5 mL fill.....................NDC 0078-0946-40 5 mL fill........................NDC 0078-0946-25 Storage: Store at 2°C to 25°C (36°F to 77°F). After opening, TRAVATAN Z can be used until the expiration date on the bottle.

Adverse event reports

Source: openFDA FAERS
8,703
FAERS reports mentioning this drug
as of 2026-09-25T03:42:24+00:00
A report count is not a risk measure. FAERS accepts voluntary and mandatory reports without establishing causation, and reporting is influenced by how widely a drug is used, how long it has been marketed, and media attention. FDA states that reports “do not prove that the drug caused the event”. Compare rates, not totals.

Attributed to this product's most-reported active ingredient: TRAVOPROST. Combination products with more than six active ingredients are not attributed, because a report count summed across a long ingredient list measures the list, not the medicine.

Packaging and NDCs

Source: NDC Directory
Every National Drug Code package associated with this medication. The NDC is the identifier used for dispensing, billing and pharmacovigilance in the United States.
Package NDC Product NDC Labeler Description Marketing start
0078-0946-40 0078-0946 Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON (0078-0946-40) / 2.5 mL in 1 BOTTLE September 4, 2020
66758-095-56 66758-095 Sandoz Inc 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON (66758-095-56) / 2.5 mL in 1 BOTTLE September 2, 2024
66758-095-75 66758-095 Sandoz Inc 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON (66758-095-75) / 5 mL in 1 BOTTLE September 2, 2024
0078-0946 0078-0946 Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation — October 20, 2006
66758-095 66758-095 Sandoz Inc — October 20, 2006

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NDC Directory FDA Identity, ingredients, strengths, forms, routes, labelers, packages
Drugs@FDA FDA Application, sponsor, submissions, review documents, marketing status
Orange Book FDA Therapeutic equivalence codes, reference drug flags, patents, exclusivity
Drug Labeling FDA / NLM Prescribing information reproduced above
FAERS FDA Adverse event report counts

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