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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Lupitros TZ Eye Drops 3 ml is used to treat raised pressure in the eye. It is used alone or in combination with other drugs. It contains Travoprost and Timolol, which works by increasing the drainage of aqueous humour (fluid in the eye) from the eye and reducing increased eye pressure. Also, it decreases the production of fluid in the eye. It may cause common side effects such as eye pain, darkening of eyelashes, stinging sensation, irritation, foreign body sensation, change in the iris's colour, itching, and burning sensation in the eye. If you wear contact lenses, remove them before using this medicine and you can put them back 15 minutes after using it.
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About Lupitros TZ Eye Drops 3 ml

Lupitros TZ Eye Drops 3 ml is a combination drug containing 'ophthalmic medication' used to treat raised pressure in the eye. Lupitros TZ Eye Drops 3 ml is used alone or in combination with other drugs. Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions in which the optic nerve is damaged. This damage is often caused by abnormally high pressure in your eye. Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness for people over the age of 60.

Lupitros TZ Eye Drops 3 ml contains Travoprost (prostaglandin analogue) and Timolol (beta-blocker), timolol is primarily used in treating ocular hypertension (high pressure of the eye). Travoprost works by increasing the drainage of aqueous humour (fluid in the eye) from the eye and reducing increased eye pressure. Timolol works by decreasing the production of fluid in the eye. As increased pressure can lead to a disease called glaucoma. If the pressure is too high, it can also lead to loss of sight. Lupitros TZ Eye Drops 3 ml should be put only in the affected eye and contact with the normal eye should be avoided.

Use Lupitros TZ Eye Drops 3 ml as prescribed by your doctor. Lupitros TZ Eye Drops 3 ml is only for use in eyes. You are advised to use Lupitros TZ Eye Drops 3 ml for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. The most common side effects of Lupitros TZ Eye Drops 3 ml are eye pain, darkening of eyelashes, stinging sensation, irritation, foreign body sensation, change in the iris's colour, itching, and burning sensation in the eye.  Most of these side effects of Lupitros TZ Eye Drops 3 ml are temporary, do not require medical attention, and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

You should not stop taking Lupitros TZ Eye Drops 3 ml suddenly as it may increase eye pressure. Do not take Lupitros TZ Eye Drops 3 ml if you are allergic to sulphonamides, beta-blockers or have a severe kidney or liver disease. Check with your doctor before starting Lupitros TZ Eye Drops 3 ml if you have dry eyes and cornea problems. If you wear contact lenses or wear them, remove them before using Lupitros TZ Eye Drops 3 ml and you can put them back 15 minutes after using Lupitros TZ Eye Drops 3 ml.Also, do not stop Lupitros TZ Eye Drops 3 ml abruptly as it may lead to severe side effects. Do not take any other eye medication with Lupitros TZ Eye Drops 3 ml, without consulting your doctor.

Uses of Lupitros TZ Eye Drops 3 ml

Treatment of Glaucoma, Ocular hypertension (increased eye pressure)

Directions for Use

Lie down and tilt your head backward. Pull your lower eyelid gently with your index finger to form a pocket. Instill the number of drops as advised by the doctor into the pocket of the lower eyelid. Close your eyes for 1-2 minutes.

Medicinal Benefits

Lupitros TZ Eye Drops 3 ml is a combination drug containing 'ophthalmic medication,' used to treat raised /increased pressure in the eye. It contains Travoprost (prostaglandin analog) and Timolol (beta-blocker), primarily used in treating ocular hypertension (high pressure of the eye). Increased pressure if left untreated, it may lead to an illness called glaucoma. If the pressure is too high, it can also lead to loss of sight. Travoprost works by increasing the drainage of aqueous humor (fluid in the eye) from the eye and reducing eye pressure. Timolol works by decreasing the production of fluid in the eye. 

How Lupitros TZ Eye Drops 3 ml Works

Lupitros TZ Eye Drops 3 ml contains Travoprost (prostaglandin analogue) and Timolol (beta-blocker), timolol is primarily used in treating ocular hypertension (high pressure of the eye). Travoprost works by increasing the drainage of aqueous humour (fluid in the eye) from the eye and reducing increased eye pressure. Timolol works by decreasing the production of fluid in the eye.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Lupitros TZ Eye Drops 3 ml

  • Eye pain
  • Darkening of eyelashes
  • Stinging sensation
  • Irritation
  • Foreign body sensation
  • Change in color of the iris
  • Itching
  • Burning sensation in the eye

What if I have taken an overdose of Lupitros TZ Eye Drops 3 ml

Topical overdose with Lupitros TZ Eye Drops 3 ml is unlikely to occur to be associated with toxicity. In case of accidental ingestion, symptoms of overdose include low blood pressure, slow heart rate, bronchospasm and heart failure.

Drug Warnings

Do not take Lupitros TZ Eye Drops 3 ml if you are allergic or hypersensitive to Lupitros TZ Eye Drops 3 ml, other antibiotics, beta-blockers, sulfa drugs. Inform your doctor about all the prescription and non-prescription medications you are taking, especially eye medications, products that contain aspirin and vitamins. If you have a kidney or liver problem, diabetes (as timolol may mask signs and symptoms of low blood sugar), overactivity of the thyroid gland (as timolol may mask signs and symptoms of thyroid disease), macular edema, are pregnant or breastfeeding inform your doctor before starting Lupitros TZ Eye Drops 3 ml, dose adjustment may be required. If you are taking any other eye medication, please tell your doctor prior. If you wear contact lenses or wear them, remove them before using Lupitros TZ Eye Drops 3 ml, and you can put them back 15 minutes after using Lupitros TZ Eye Drops 3 ml. Wash your hands properly before using Lupitros TZ Eye Drops 3 ml to avoid any infection.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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TimololTheophylline
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TimololDisopyramide
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TimololTheophylline
Severe
How does the drug interact with Lupitros TZ Eye Drops 3 ml:
Taking Lupitros TZ Eye Drops 3 ml with theophylline, could make Lupitros TZ Eye Drops 3 ml less effective and enhance the effects of theophylline.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Lupitros TZ Eye Drops 3 ml and theophylline together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, insomnia, tremors, restlessness, uneven heartbeats, or difficulty breathing, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
TimololDisopyramide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Lupitros TZ Eye Drops 3 ml:
Co-administration of Lupitros TZ Eye Drops 3 ml together with disopyramide can increase the effects of disopyramide.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking disopyramide and Lupitros TZ Eye Drops 3 ml together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience symptoms such as dizziness, fainting, palpitations, slow or fast pulse, or irregular heartbeats, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
TimololSalmeterol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Lupitros TZ Eye Drops 3 ml:
Co-administration of Salmeterol with Lupitros TZ Eye Drops 3 ml can decrease the action of both the medications, can increase the risk or severity of side effects including increased risk of asthma, breathing problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking salmeterol and Lupitros TZ Eye Drops 3 ml together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
TimololSalbutamol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Lupitros TZ Eye Drops 3 ml:
Co-administration of salbutamol with Lupitros TZ Eye Drops 3 ml can increase the risk of narrowing of the airways.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking salbutamol and Lupitros TZ Eye Drops 3 ml together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience Coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and high-pitched breathing, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
TimololDiltiazem
Severe
How does the drug interact with Lupitros TZ Eye Drops 3 ml:
Co-administration of diltiazem with Lupitros TZ Eye Drops 3 ml can increase the risk or severity of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking diltiazem with Lupitros TZ Eye Drops 3 ml can lead to an interaction, however, it can be taken only if your doctor has advised it. If you experience symptoms such as fatigue, headache, fainting, swelling of the hands and legs, chest pain, increased or decreased heartbeat, or irregular heartbeats, or difficulty in breathing, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
TimololOlodaterol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Lupitros TZ Eye Drops 3 ml:
Co-administration of Olodaterol with Lupitros TZ Eye Drops 3 ml can decrease the action of both the medications, can increase the risk or severity of side effects including increased risk of asthma, breathing problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking olodaterol and Lupitros TZ Eye Drops 3 ml together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
TimololVerapamil
Severe
How does the drug interact with Lupitros TZ Eye Drops 3 ml:
Co-administration of verapamil with Lupitros TZ Eye Drops 3 ml can increase the risk or severity of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking verapamil and Lupitros TZ Eye Drops 3 ml together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience symptoms such as fatigue, headache, fainting, swelling of the extremities, weight gain, shortness of breath, chest pain, increased or decreased heartbeat, or irregular heartbeat consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
TimololFormoterol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Lupitros TZ Eye Drops 3 ml:
Taking Lupitros TZ Eye Drops 3 ml with formoterol could reduce the benefits of both medications because they have opposite effects on the body.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking formoterol and Lupitros TZ Eye Drops 3 ml together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms, contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to your doctor.
TimololAtazanavir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Lupitros TZ Eye Drops 3 ml:
Co-administration of atazanavir with Lupitros TZ Eye Drops 3 ml can increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking atazanavir and Lupitros TZ Eye Drops 3 ml together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience symptoms such as sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or irregular heartbeat consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
TimololCeritinib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Lupitros TZ Eye Drops 3 ml:
Co-administration of ceritinib with Lupitros TZ Eye Drops 3 ml can increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking certinib and Lupitros TZ Eye Drops 3 ml together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or irregular heartbeat, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Avoid alcoholic beverages with Lupitros TZ Eye Drops 3 ml as it can make you dehydrated and affect the eye's pressure.

  • Visit an optician regularly to monitor your eye pressure.

  • Try to include heart-healthy omega 3 fatty acid containing food drinks in your daily diet. You can also use low-fat cooking oil like olive oil, soybean oil, canola oil, and coconut oil.

  • A diet including green and leafy vegetables, fruits helps to lower eye pressure.

  • Do regular moderate exercise and appropriate rest is important for illness.

  • Fruits and vegetables which contain Vitamin A and C help to improve vision and recover from the disease.

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Alcohol

Caution

Alcohol is not known to cause any unpleasant side effects if taken along with Lupitros TZ Eye Drops 3 ml. But intake of alcohol with Lupitros TZ Eye Drops 3 ml may damage your liver. So intake of Lupitros TZ Eye Drops 3 ml should be avoided with Lupitros TZ Eye Drops 3 ml.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Lupitros TZ Eye Drops 3 ml is a pregnancy Category C medicine. It may affect pregnant women or the fetus. Hence, the intake of Lupitros TZ Eye Drops 3 ml should be avoided if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant as it may harm the baby.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Lupitros TZ Eye Drops 3 ml is excreted in human milk. But the amount of Lupitros TZ Eye Drops 3 ml absorbed by the nursing infant is unknown. So, it should not be taken while breastfeeding.

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Driving

Unsafe

Lupitros TZ Eye Drops 3 ml is known to cause blurry vision, so driving or operating any machinery which requires concentration should be avoided.

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Liver

Caution

Lupitros TZ Eye Drops 3 ml to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Kidney

Caution

Lupitros TZ Eye Drops 3 ml to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Children

Caution

Lupitros TZ Eye Drops 3 ml is not recommended for children below the age of 18 years.

FAQs

Lupitros TZ Eye Drops 3 ml is used to reduce pressure in the eye in glaucoma and ocular hypertension patients.
Lupitros TZ Eye Drops 3 ml is a combination drug containing 'ophthalmic medication,' used to treat raised /increased pressure in the eye. Travoprost works by increasing the drainage of aqueous humor (fluid in the eye) from the eye and reducing eye pressure. Timolol works by decreasing the production of fluid in the eye. Collectively, both of them reduce the increased eye pressure.
Lupitros TZ Eye Drops 3 ml contains a preservative named benzalkonium chloride, which may be absorbed by the contact lenses and change the color of contact lenses. So, please remove your lenses before putting Lupitros TZ Eye Drops 3 ml, and you can wear it 15 minutes after using Lupitros TZ Eye Drops 3 ml.
No, Lupitros TZ Eye Drops 3 ml should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. If you take it in more than the recommended dose, it might cause unpleasant side effects. If you think your symptoms are not improving, please consult your doctor.
Do not stop using Lupitros TZ Eye Drops 3 ml without talking to your doctor. If you suddenly stop using Lupitros TZ Eye Drops 3 ml, you may experience increased eye pressure. It can also lead to loss of sight. Your doctor will probably decrease your dose gradually depending upon your disease condition.
Yes, Lupitros TZ Eye Drops 3 ml is known to cause eye irritation as it contains benzalkonium chloride as a preservative. If you have dry eyes or any cornea disorder, please your doctor before using Lupitros TZ Eye Drops 3 ml as a dose adjustment may be required.
No, Lupitros TZ Eye Drops 3 ml should not be used simultaneously with other eye medications. At least, a gap of 10-15 minutes should be there between using two eye medications.
The most common side effects of Lupitros TZ Eye Drops 3 ml are eye pain, darkening of eyelashes, stinging sensation, irritation, foreign body sensation, change in the iris's colour, itching, and burning sensation in the eye. If the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.
Lupitros TZ Eye Drops 3 ml should be used for as long as it has been prescribed by the doctor. The doctor will determine the duration of the treatment based on your condition.
Lupitros TZ Eye Drops 3 ml may cause blurry vision, so driving or operating any machinery which requires alterness should be avoided.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Lupin Ltd, 3rd floor Kalpataru Inspire, Off. W E Highway, Santacruz (East), Mumbai 400 055. India Country of Origin: India
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