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travoprost

travoprost (TRAVATAN) is a prostanoid fp receptor agonist. Associated with Novartis Pharmaceuticals. Route of administration: ophthalmic. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved EMA: approved TGA: approved Sensory organs (S01) S01ED51
US status approved
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Drug details — travoprost
US status
approved
Class
Sensory organs (S01)
Route
OPHTHALMIC
Patents
0
Programs
0
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

travoprost (TRAVATAN) is a prostanoid fp receptor agonist. Associated with Novartis Pharmaceuticals. Route of administration: ophthalmic. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN travoprost
Brand TRAVATAN
Mechanism Prostanoid FP receptor agonist
Target Prostaglandin F2-alpha receptor
Therapeutic class Sensory organs (S01)
Route OPHTHALMIC
Formulation SOLUTION
ATC code S01ED51

Mechanism of action

Prostanoid FP receptor agonist

Primary target: Prostaglandin F2-alpha receptor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
EMA approved
TGA approved

Recent coverage

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Frequently asked questions

What is travoprost?

travoprost (TRAVATAN) is a prostanoid fp receptor agonist. Associated with Novartis Pharmaceuticals. Route of administration: ophthalmic. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for travoprost?

TRAVATAN is a marketed brand name for travoprost. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of travoprost?

travoprost has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.