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`HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
`These highlights do not include all the information needed to use
`ZIOPTAN (tafluprost ophthalmic solution) 0.0015% safely and
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`ZIOPTAN™ (tafluprost ophthalmic solution) 0.0015%
`Initial U.S. Approval: 2012
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`• ZIOPTAN
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`(tafluprost ophthalmic solution) 0.0015%
`is a
`prostaglandin analog
`indicated
`for reducing elevated
`intraocular
`pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.
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`• One drop in the affected eye(s) once daily in the evening. (2)
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`--------------------- DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS ---------------------
`• Ophthalmic solution containing tafluprost 0.015 mg/mL. (3)
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`• None. (4)
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`• Pigmentation
`Pigmentation of the iris, periorbital tissue (eyelid) and eyelashes can
`occur. Iris pigmentation is likely to be permanent. (5.1)
`• Eyelash Changes
`Gradual changes to eyelashes including increased length, thickness
`and number of lashes. Usually reversible. (5.2)
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`• Most common ocular adverse reaction is conjunctival hyperemia
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`(range 4% – 20%). (6.1)
`To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Merck
`Sharp & Dohme Corp., a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc., at 1-877-
`888-4231 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
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`• Use in pediatric patients is not recommended because of potential
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`safety concerns related to increased pigmentation following long-term
`chronic use. (8.4)
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`See 17 for PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION and FDA-
`approved patient labeling.
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`FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*
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`INDICATIONS AND USAGE
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`2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
`3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS
`4 CONTRAINDICATIONS
`5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
`5.1 Pigmentation
`5.2 Eyelash Changes
`5.3
`Intraocular Inflammation
`5.4 Macular Edema
`6 ADVERSE REACTIONS
`6.1 Clinical Studies Experience
`6.2 Postmarketing Experience
`8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS
`8.1 Pregnancy
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`8.3 Nursing Mothers
`8.4 Pediatric Use
`8.5 Geriatric Use
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`11 DESCRIPTION
`12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
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`12.1 Mechanism of Action
`12.3 Pharmacokinetics
`13 NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY
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`13.1 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility
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`14 CLINICAL STUDIES
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`16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING
`17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION
`17.1 Nightly Application
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`17.2 Handling the Single-Use Container
`17.3 Potential for Pigmentation
`17.4 Potential for Eyelash Changes
`17.5 When to Seek Physician Advice
`17.6 Use with Other Ophthalmic Drugs
`17.7 Storage Information
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`INDICATIONS AND USAGE
`ZIOPTAN™ (tafluprost ophthalmic solution) 0.0015% is indicated for reducing elevated intraocular
`pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.
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`DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
`The recommended dose is one drop of ZIOPTAN in the conjunctival sac of the affected eye(s) once
`daily in the evening.
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`The dose should not exceed once daily since it has been shown that more frequent administration
`of prostaglandin analogs may lessen the intraocular pressure lowering effect.
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`Reduction of the intraocular pressure starts approximately 2 to 4 hours after the first administration
`with the maximum effect reached after 12 hours.
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`ZIOPTAN may be used concomitantly with other topical ophthalmic drug products to lower
`intraocular pressure. If more than one topical ophthalmic product is being used, each one should be
`administered at least 5 minutes apart.
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`The solution from one individual unit is to be used immediately after opening for administration to
`one or both eyes. Since sterility cannot be maintained after the individual unit is opened, the remaining
`contents should be discarded immediately after administration.
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`DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS
`Ophthalmic solution containing tafluprost 0.015 mg/mL.
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`CONTRAINDICATIONS
`None.
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`5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
`5.1 Pigmentation
`Tafluprost ophthalmic solution has been reported to cause changes to pigmented tissues. The most
`frequently reported changes have been increased pigmentation of the iris, periorbital tissue (eyelid) and
`eyelashes. Pigmentation is expected to increase as long as tafluprost is administered. The pigmentation
`change is due to increased melanin content in the melanocytes rather than to an increase in the number
`of melanocytes. After discontinuation of tafluprost, pigmentation of the iris is likely to be permanent, while
`pigmentation of the periorbital tissue and eyelash changes have been reported to be reversible in some
`patients. Patients who receive treatment should be informed of the possibility of increased pigmentation.
`The long term effects of increased pigmentation are not known.
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`Iris color change may not be noticeable for several months to years. Typically, the brown
`pigmentation around the pupil spreads concentrically towards the periphery of the iris and the entire iris or
`parts of the iris become more brownish. Neither nevi nor freckles of the iris appear to be affected by
`treatment. While treatment with ZIOPTAN can be continued in patients who develop noticeably increased
`iris pigmentation, these patients should be examined regularly. [See Patient Counseling Information
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`5.2 Eyelash Changes
`ZIOPTAN may gradually change eyelashes and vellus hair in the treated eye. These changes
`include increased length, color, thickness, shape and number of lashes. Eyelash changes are usually
`reversible upon discontinuation of treatment.
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`5.3
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`Intraocular Inflammation
`ZIOPTAN should be used with caution in patients with active intraocular inflammation (e.g.,
`iritis/uveitis) because the inflammation may be exacerbated.
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`5.4 Macular Edema
`Macular edema, including cystoid macular edema, has been reported during treatment with
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`prostaglandin F2α analogs. ZIOPTAN should be used with caution in aphakic patients, in pseudophakic
`patients with a torn posterior lens capsule, or in patients with known risk factors for macular edema.
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`ADVERSE REACTIONS
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`6.1 Clinical Studies Experience
`Because clinical studies are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates
`observed in the clinical studies of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical studies of
`another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice.
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`Preservative-containing or preservative-free tafluprost 0.0015% was evaluated in 905 patients in
`five controlled clinical studies of up to 24-months duration. The most common adverse reaction observed
`in patients treated with tafluprost was conjunctival hyperemia which was reported in a range of 4% – 20%
`of patients. Approximately 1% of patients discontinued therapy due to ocular adverse reactions.
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`Ocular adverse reactions reported at an incidence of ≥2% in these clinical studies included ocular
`stinging/irritation (7%), ocular pruritus including allergic conjunctivitis (5%), cataract (3%), dry eye (3%),
`ocular pain (3%), eyelash darkening (2%), growth of eyelashes (2%) and vision blurred (2%).
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`Nonocular adverse reactions reported at an incidence of 2% – 6% in these clinical studies in
`patients treated with tafluprost 0.0015% were headache (6%), common cold (4%), cough (3%) and
`urinary tract infection (2%).
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`6.2 Postmarketing Experience
`The following adverse reactions have been identified during postapproval use of tafluprost.
`Because postapproval adverse reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is
`not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug
`exposure.
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`In postmarketing use with prostaglandin analogs, periorbital and lid changes including deepening of
`the eyelid sulcus have been observed.
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`8
`USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS
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`8.1 Pregnancy
`Pregnancy Category C.
`tafluprost
`in rats and rabbits,
`In embryo-fetal development studies
`Teratogenic effects:
`administered intravenously was teratogenic. Tafluprost caused increases in post-implantation losses in
`rats and rabbits and reductions in fetal body weights in rats. Tafluprost also increased the incidence of
`vertebral skeletal abnormalities in rats and the incidence of skull, brain and spine malformations in
`rabbits. In rats, there were no adverse effects on embryo-fetal development at a dose of 3 µg/kg/day
`corresponding to maternal plasma levels of tafluprost acid that were 343-times the maximum clinical
`exposure based on Cmax. In rabbits, effects were seen at a tafluprost dose of 0.03 µg/kg/day
`corresponding to maternal plasma levels of tafluprost acid during organogenesis that were approximately
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`5 times higher than the clinical exposure based on Cmax. At the no-effect dose in rabbits (0.01 µg/kg/day),
`maternal plasma levels of tafluprost acid were below the lower level of quantification (20 pg/mL).
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`In a pre- and postnatal development study in rats, increased mortality of newborns, decreased
`body weights and delayed pinna unfolding were observed in offsprings. The no observed adverse effect
`level was at a tafluprost intravenous dose of 0.3 µg/kg/day which is greater than 3 times the maximum
`recommended clinical dose based on body surface area comparison.
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`There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant woman. Although animal
`reproduction studies are not always predictive of human response, ZIOPTAN should not be used during
`pregnancy unless the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus.
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`Women of childbearing age/potential should have adequate contraceptive measures in place.
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`8.3 Nursing Mothers
`A study in lactating rats demonstrated that radio-labeled tafluprost and/or its metabolites were
`excreted in milk. It is not known whether this drug or its metabolites are excreted in human milk. Because
`many drugs are excreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when ZIOPTAN is administered to a
`nursing woman.
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`8.4 Pediatric Use
`Use in pediatric patients is not recommended because of potential safety concerns related to
`increased pigmentation following long-term chronic use.
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`8.5 Geriatric Use
`No overall clinical differences in safety or effectiveness have been observed between elderly and
`other adult patients.
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`11 DESCRIPTION
`Tafluprost is a fluorinated analog of prostaglandin F2α. The chemical name for tafluprost is 1
`methylethyl (5Z)-7-{(1R, 2R, 3R, 5S)-2-[(1E)-3,3-difluoro-4-phenoxy-1-butenyl}-3,5-dihydroxycyclopentyl]
`5-heptenoate. The molecular formula of tafluprost is C25H34F2O5 and its molecular weight is 452.53.
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`Its structural formula is:
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`Tafluprost is a colorless to light yellow viscous liquid that is practically insoluble in water.
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`ZIOPTAN (tafluprost ophthalmic solution) 0.0015% is supplied as a sterile solution of tafluprost with
`a pH range of 5.5 - 6.7 and an Osmolality range of 260 – 300 mOsmol/kg.
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`ZIOPTAN contains Active: tafluprost 0.015 mg/mL; Inactives: glycerol, sodium dihydrogen
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`phosphate dihydrate, disodium edetate, polysorbate 80, hydrochloric acid and/or sodium hydroxide (to
`adjust pH) and Water for Injection.
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`12.1 Mechanism of Action
`Tafluprost acid, a prostaglandin analog is a selective FP prostanoid receptor agonist which is
`believed to reduce intraocular pressure by increasing uveoscleral outflow. The exact mechanism of action
`is unknown at this time.
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`12.3 Pharmacokinetics
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`Absorption
`Following instillation, tafluprost is absorbed through the cornea and is hydrolyzed to the biologically
`active acid metabolite, tafluprost acid. Following instillation of one drop of the 0.0015% solution once daily
`into each eye of healthy volunteers, the plasma concentrations of tafluprost acid peaked at a median time
`of 10 minutes on both Days 1 and 8. The mean plasma Cmax of tafluprost acid were 26 pg/mL and
`27 pg/mL on Day 1, and Day 8, respectively. The mean plasma AUC estimates of tafluprost acid were
`394 pg*min/mL and 432 pg*min/mL on Day 1 and 8, respectively.
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`Metabolism
`Tafluprost, an ester prodrug, is hydrolyzed to its biologically active acid metabolite in the eye. The
`acid metabolite is further metabolized via fatty acid β-oxidation and phase II conjugation.
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`Elimination
`Mean plasma tafluprost acid concentrations were below the limit of quantification of the
`bioanalytical assay (10 pg/mL) at 30 minutes following topical ocular administration of tafluprost 0.0015%
`ophthalmic solution.
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`13 NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY
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`13.1 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility
`Tafluprost was not carcinogenic when administered subcutaneously daily for 24 months at doses
`up to 30 µg/kg/day in rats and for 18 months at doses up to 100 µg/kg/day in mice (over 1600- and 1300-
`times, respectively, the maximum clinical exposure based on plasma AUC).
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`Tafluprost was not mutagenic or clastogenic in a battery of genetic toxicology studies, including an
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`in vitro microbial mutagenesis assay, an in vitro chromosomal aberration assay in Chinese hamster lung
`cells, and an in vivo mouse micronucleus assay in bone marrow.
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`In rats, no adverse effects on mating performance or fertility were observed with intravenous dosing
`of tafluprost at a dose of 100 µg/kg/day (over 14000- times the maximum clinical exposure based on
`plasma Cmax or over 3600- times based on plasma AUC).
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`14 CLINICAL STUDIES
`In clinical studies up to 24 months in duration, patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular
`hypertension and baseline pressure of 23 - 26 mm Hg who were treated with ZIOPTAN dosed once daily
`in the evening demonstrated reductions in intraocular pressure at 3 and 6 months of 6 – 8 mmHg and 5 –
`8 mmHg, respectively.
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`16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING
`ZIOPTAN (tafluprost ophthalmic solution) 0.0015% is supplied as a sterile solution in translucent
`low density polyethylene single-use containers packaged in foil pouches (10 single-use containers per
`pouch). Each single-use container has 0.3 mL solution corresponding to 0.0045 mg tafluprost.
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`NDC 0006-3931-54; Unit-of-Use Carton of 90.
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`Storage:
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`Store refrigerated at 2-8°C (36-46°F). Store in the original pouch. After the pouch is opened, the
`single-use containers may be stored in the opened foil pouch for up to 28 days at room temperature: 20
`25°C (68-77°F). Protect from moisture. Write down the date you open the foil pouch in the space provided
`on the pouch. Discard any unused containers 28 days after first opening the pouch.
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`17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION
`See FDA-Approved Patient Labeling (Patient Information).
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`17.1 Nightly Application
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`Patients should be advised to not exceed once daily dosing since more frequent administration
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`may decrease the intraocular pressure lowering effect of ZIOPTAN.
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`17.2 Handling the Single-Use Container
`Patients should be advised that ZIOPTAN is a sterile solution that does not contain a preservative.
`The solution from one individual unit is to be used immediately after opening for administration to one or
`both eyes. Since sterility cannot be maintained after the individual unit is opened, the remaining contents
`should be discarded immediately after administration.
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`17.3 Potential for Pigmentation
`Patients should be advised about the potential for increased brown pigmentation of the iris, which
`may be permanent. Patients should also be informed about the possibility of eyelid skin darkening, which
`may be reversible after discontinuation of ZIOPTAN.
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`17.4 Potential for Eyelash Changes
`Patients should also be informed of the possibility of eyelash and vellus hair changes in the treated
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`eye during treatment with ZIOPTAN. These changes may result in a disparity between eyes in length,
`thickness, pigmentation, number of eyelashes or vellus hairs, and/or direction of eyelash growth. Eyelash
`changes are usually reversible upon discontinuation of treatment.
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`17.5 When to Seek Physician Advice
`Patients should be advised that if they develop a new ocular condition (e.g., trauma or infection),
`experience a sudden decrease in visual acuity, have ocular surgery, or develop any ocular reactions,
`particularly conjunctivitis and eyelid reactions, they should immediately seek their physician’s advice
`concerning the continued use of ZIOPTAN.
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`17.6 Use with Other Ophthalmic Drugs
`If more than one topical ophthalmic drug is being used, the drugs should be administered at least
`five (5) minutes between applications.
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`17.7 Storage Information
`Patients should be instructed on proper storage of cartons, unopened foil pouches, and opened foil
`pouches [see How Supplied/Storage and Handling (16)]. Recommended storage for cartons and
`unopened foil pouches is to store refrigerated at 2-8°C (36-46°F). After the pouch is opened, the single-
`use containers may be stored in the opened foil pouch for up to 28 days at room temperature: 20-25°C
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`ZI de la Guerie
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`US Patent No.: 5,886,035
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`Copyright © 2012 Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc.
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`PATIENT INFORMATION
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`ZIOPTAN™ (zye OP tan)
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`Read this Patient Information before you start using ZIOPTAN™ and each time you get a refill. There may
`be new information. This information does not take the place of talking to your doctor about your medical
`condition or your treatment.
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`What is ZIOPTAN?
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`ZIOPTAN is a prescription sterile eye drop solution. ZIOPTAN is used to lower the pressure in the eye
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`(intraocular pressure) in people with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension when their eye
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`pressure is too high. ZIOPTAN belongs to a group of medicines called prostaglandin analogs.
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`ZIOPTAN is not for use in children.
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`What should I tell my doctor before using ZIOPTAN?
`Before you use ZIOPTAN, tell your doctor if you:
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`• have or have had eye problems including any surgery on your eye or eyes
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`• are using any other eye medicines
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`• have any other medical problems
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`• are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if ZIOPTAN will harm your unborn baby.
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`You should use an effective method of birth control while you use ZIOPTAN. If you become
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`pregnant while using ZIOPTAN talk to your doctor right away.
`• are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if ZIOPTAN passes into your breast milk.
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`Talk to your doctor about the best way to feed your baby if you use ZIOPTAN.
`Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription
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`medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
`Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of them to show your doctor and pharmacist when you get a
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`new medicine.
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`How should I take ZIOPTAN?
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`Read the Instructions for Use at the end of this Patient Information leaflet for additional instructions about
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`the right way to use ZIOPTAN.
`• Use 1 drop of ZIOPTAN in your eye (or eyes) each evening. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist
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`if you are not sure how to use ZIOPTAN.
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`• Your ZIOPTAN may not work as well if you use it more than 1 time each evening.
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`If you use other medicines in your eye, wait at least 5 minutes between using ZIOPTAN and your
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`other eye medicines.
`• Use your ZIOPTAN right away after opening. Each ZIOPTAN single-use container is sterile and is
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`to be used 1 time then thrown away. Do not save any ZIOPTAN that may be left over after you
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`use your medicine. Using ZIOPTAN that is not sterile may cause other eye problems.
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`What are the possible side effects of ZIOPTAN?
`ZIOPTAN may cause serious side effects including:
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`• changes in the color of your eye (iris). Your iris may become more brown in color while using
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`ZIOPTAN. This color change may not go away when you stop using ZIOPTAN. If ZIOPTAN is
`used in 1 eye only, the color of that eye may always be a different color from the color of your
`other eye.
`• darkening of the color of the skin around your eye (eyelid). These skin changes usually go
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`away when you stop using ZIOPTAN.
`increasing the length, thickness, color, or number of your eyelashes. These eyelash
`changes usually go away when you stop using ZIOPTAN.
`• hair growth on your eyelids. This hair growth usually goes away when you stop using ZIOPTAN.
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`The most common side effects of ZIOPTAN include:
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`redness, stinging or itching of your eye
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`cataract formation
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`• dry eye
`• eye pain
`• blurred vision
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`• headache
`• common cold
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`cough
`• urinary tract infection
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`Tell your doctor if you have any new eye problems while using ZIOPTAN including:
`• an eye injury
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`• an eye infection
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`• a sudden loss of vision
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`• eye surgery
`• swelling and redness of and around your eye (conjunctivitis)
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`• problems with your eyelids
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`Tell your doctor if you have any other side effects that bother you.
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`These are not all the possible side effects of ZIOPTAN. For more information, ask your doctor or
`pharmacist.
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`Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA
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`1088.
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`How should I store ZIOPTAN?
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`Keep the foil pouches and ZIOPTAN single-use containers dry.
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` • Do not open the pouch containing ZIOPTAN until you are ready to use the eye drops.
`After opening the foil pouch:
`• Store the opened foil pouch at room temperature, between 68°F to 77°F (20°C to 25°C), for up to
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`28 days.
`• Throw away all unused ZIOPTAN single-use containers in the opened foil pouch after 28 days.
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`• Keep the ZIOPTAN single-use containers in their original foil pouch.
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`• After opening the foil pouch, refrigeration is not required.
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`Keep ZIOPTAN and all medicines out of the reach of children.
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`General information about the safe and effective use of ZIOPTAN.
`Do not use ZIOPTAN for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give ZIOPTAN to other
`people, even if they have the same symptoms that you have. It may harm them.
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`This Patient Information leaflet summarizes the most important information about ZIOPTAN. If you would
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`like more information, talk with your doctor. You can ask your pharmacist or doctor for information about
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`ZIOPTAN that is written for health professionals.
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`What are the ingredients in ZIOPTAN?
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`Active ingredients: tafluprost
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`Inactive ingredients: glycerol, sodium dihydrogen phosphate dihydrate, disodium edetate, and
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`polysorbate 80, hydrochloric acid and/or sodium hydroxide, and water
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`Instructions for Use
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`Read these Instructions for Use before using your ZIOPTAN and each time you get a refill. There may be
`new information. This leaflet does not take the place of talking with your doctor about your medical
`condition or your treatment.
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`Important:
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`• ZIOPTAN is for the eye only. Do not swallow ZIOPTAN.
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`• ZIOPTAN single-use containers are packaged in a foil pouch.
`• Do not use the ZIOPTAN single-use containers if the foil pouch is opened.
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`• Write down the date you open the foil pouch in the space provided on the pouch.
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`Every time you use ZIOPTAN:
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`Step 1. Wash your hands.
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`Step 2. Take the strip of single-use containers
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`from the foil pouch.
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`Step 3. Pull off one single-use container from the
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`containers back in the foil pouch and fold
`the edge to close the pouch.
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`Step 5. Hold
`the single-use container upright.
`Make sure that your ZIOPTAN medicine is
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`the single-use
`in
`the bottom part of
`container.
`See Figure A.
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`Step 6. Open the single-use container by twisting
`off the tab.
`See Figure B.
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`Step 7. Tilt your head backwards. If you are
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`unable to tilt your head, lie down.
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`Step 8. Place the tip of the single-use container
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`close to your eye. Be careful not to touch
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`your eye with the tip of the single-use
`container.
`See Figure C.
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`Step 9. Pull your lower eyelid downwards and look
`up.
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`Step 10. Gently squeeze the container and let 1
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`drop of ZIOPTAN fall into the space
`between your lower eyelid and your eye. If
`a drop misses your eye, try again.
`See Figure D.
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`Figure A
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`Figure B
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`Figure C
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`Figure D
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`If your doctor has told you to use ZIOPTAN drops in both eyes, repeat Steps 7 to 10 for your
`other eye.
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`• There is enough ZIOPTAN in one single-use container for both of your eyes.
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`• Throw away the opened single-use container with any remaining ZIOPTAN right away.
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`This Patient Information and Instructions for Use have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug
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`Administration.
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`Rx only
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`Manufactured by:
`Laboratoire Unither
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`ZI de la Guerie
`F-50211 COUTANCES Cedex
`France
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`US Patent No.: 5,886,035
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`Copyright © 2012 Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc.
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`All rights reserved.
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`Revised: XX/2012
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`6073101
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