Drug updated on 12/11/2024
Dosage Form | Solution (topical; 0.015 mg/mL) |
Drug Class | Prostaglandin 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
- 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 non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) significantly enhances IOP lowering effects in glaucoma patients compared to prostaglandin analog (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 IOP lowering effects compared to those on PGAs alone.
Product Monograph / Prescribing Information
Document Title | Year | Source |
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Zioptan (tafluprost) Prescribing Information. | 2023 | Thea Pharma Inc., Waltham, MA |
Systematic Reviews / Meta-Analyses
Clinical Practice Guidelines
Document Title | Year | Source |
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European Glaucoma Society terminology and guidelines for glaucoma, 4th edition - Chapter 3: Treatment principles and options supported by the egs foundation | 2023 | British Journal of Ophthalmology |
Clinical practice guide for the diagnosis and management of open angle glaucoma | 2020 | Optometry Australia |