travatan

Frequently asked questions

What does Travatan treat?

Travatan (Travoprost) may be used to treat open-angle glaucoma, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.

How does Travatan work?

Travatan is a prostaglandin analog. Prostaglandin analogs (used as eye drops for glaucoma) activate FP receptors that relax the eye's drainage tissues, helping fluid flow out more easily. This lowers the pressure inside the eye and protects the optic nerve.

How much does Travatan cost?

Nobody can tell you what you will pay — your price is set by your insurer's formulary, your deductible and the pharmacy's markup, and none of those are published. What IS published is what the pharmacy paid to acquire it: about $9.56 per ml, per the CMS NADAC survey. Treat that as the floor, not the quote — ask the pharmacist for the cash price as well as your copay, because for cheap generics the cash price often wins. Pharmacies pay less for a same-class option, Durysta — about $7.87 on the same basis.

Is there a coupon or discount for Travatan?

pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Travatan. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.

Who makes Travatan?

Travatan is marketed by Alcon. You can see Alcon's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.

Is Travatan a brand-name or generic drug?

Travatan is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Travoprost.

Is Travatan available over the counter?

No. Travatan is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.

What forms does Travatan come in?

Travatan is currently marketed as drops, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.

What class of drug is Travatan?

Travatan is classified as prostaglandin analog, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.

Is Travatan FDA-registered?

Travatan is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA021257. You can verify this on its official FDA label.