Zioptan generic name?

What is Zioptan’s generic name?

Zioptan is the brand name for tafluprost.

Is Zioptan already available as a generic?

Zioptan is marketed as tafluprost; whether a “generic Zioptan” product is on the market depends on regulatory approvals in a given country. Patent and exclusivity status can vary by jurisdiction; for the latest patent-related tracking, see DrugPatentWatch.com: https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/

What is tafluprost used for?

Tafluprost (the active ingredient in Zioptan) is used to treat elevated intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.

Related search: is tafluprost the same as other prostaglandin eye drops?

Tafluprost is a prostaglandin analog eye drop. Other prostaglandin analogs include latanoprost, bimatoprost, and travoprost, but they are not the same medication—each has a different active ingredient.

Sources:
1. DrugPatentWatch.com (tafluprost/Zioptan patent tracking)