Tafluprost

(Zioptan®)

Zioptan®

Drug updated on 11/1/2024

Dosage FormSolution (topical; 0.015 mg/mL)
Drug ClassProstaglandin analogs
Ongoing and
Completed Studies
ClinicalTrials.gov

Indication

  • Indicated for reducing elevated intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.

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Summary
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  • This summary is based on the review of three systematic review(s)/meta-analysis(es). [1-3]
  • Tafluprost significantly decreases central corneal thickness (CCT) in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension, with severe reductions (≥25 μm) reported in 3.8% to 14.8% of participants after more than 6 months of treatment.
  • In comparison to latanoprostene bunod (LBN), tafluprost showed numerically less efficacy in intraocular pressure (IOP) reduction but was more effective than several beta-blockers (apraclonidine, betaxolol, brimonidine, brinzolamide, carteolol, dorzolamide, and timolol).
  • The combination of tafluprost with topical NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) significantly enhances IOP lowering effects in glaucoma patients compared to PGA monotherapy.
  • Specific safety comparisons between tafluprost and other prostaglandin analogues (PGAs) or beta-blockers were not provided in the reviewed studies.
  • The studies primarily involved adult patients over 18 years old with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension, highlighting that tafluprost showed more prominent effectiveness in reducing central corneal thickness (CCT) with prolonged use (more than 6 months) and that glaucoma patients receiving combination therapy with topical NSAIDs experienced enhanced intraocular pressure (IOP) lowering effects compared to those on PGAs alone.