Comparative Pharmacology
Head-to-head clinical analysis: BIMATOPROST versus TRAVOPROST.
Peer-Reviewed Evidence
Head-to-head clinical analysis: BIMATOPROST versus TRAVOPROST.
BIMATOPROST vs TRAVOPROST
Comparing the clinical profiles, pharmacokinetic behaviors, and safety indices of these two therapeutic agents.
Bimatoprost is a synthetic prostamide analog that selectively mimics the effects of prostamide F2α. It binds to prostaglandin F (FP) receptors on ciliary muscle cells and trabecular meshwork cells, increasing uveoscleral outflow and possibly trabecular outflow of aqueous humor, thereby reducing intraocular pressure. It also directly stimulates the prostaglandin FP receptor, leading to increased matrix metalloproteinase activity and remodeling of the extracellular matrix in the ciliary body.
Travoprost is a synthetic prostaglandin F2α analog that acts as a selective FP receptor agonist. By binding to FP prostanoid receptors, it increases uveoscleral outflow of aqueous humor, reducing intraocular pressure.
One drop of 0.01% or 0.03% ophthalmic solution instilled into the affected eye(s) once daily in the evening.
One drop of 0.004% ophthalmic solution in the affected eye(s) once daily in the evening.
MODERATE Risk
MODERATE Risk
Clinical Note
moderatePirlindole + Travoprost
"Pirlindole may increase the hypotensive activities of Travoprost."
Clinical Note
moderateTiaprofenic acid + Travoprost
"The therapeutic efficacy of Travoprost can be decreased when used in combination with Tiaprofenic acid."
Clinical Note
moderateCarprofen + Travoprost
"The therapeutic efficacy of Travoprost can be decreased when used in combination with Carprofen."
Clinical Note
moderateBosentan + Travoprost
Terminal half-life: ~45 minutes (intravenous); after topical ocular administration, systemic half-life is similar due to rapid systemic clearance, with clinical effect lasting 24 hours due to ocular tissue binding
Terminal elimination half-life is approximately 45 minutes (range 17–86 minutes) for travoprost free acid in plasma; clinical effect (IOP reduction) persists longer due to prolonged receptor binding.
Renal: <67% (unchanged and metabolites), Biliary/fecal: ~25%
Renal (approximately 20% as unchanged drug and free acid metabolites); biliary/fecal (about 60% as metabolites)
Category C
Category C
Prostaglandin Analog
Prostaglandin Analog
"Bosentan may increase the hypotensive activities of Travoprost."