Alvost 0.004% Eye Drop
Written By Dr. Anuj Saini, MMST, MBBS
Reviewed By Dr. Varun Gupta, MD Pharmacology, MBBS
Last updated on 29 Oct 2024 | 01:11 AM (IST)
Alvost 0.004% Eye Drop is a medicine used to reduce pressure in the eyes in adults with glaucoma and high pressure in the eye. If the pressure in your eye is too high it can damage your sight, potentially leading to blindness. It works by helping fluid flow from inside the eye into the blood.
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Product introduction
Alvost 0.004% Eye Drop can be used alone or in combination with other eye medicines to reduce pressure. Follow the instructions given by your doctor and use this medicine regularly to get the most benefit. If you stop using it, pressure in the eye could increase and damage your sight. Never use a bottle if the seal is broken before you use it for the first time. Make sure you remove contact lenses if you wear them and wait for at least 15 minutes before putting them back.
The most common side effects of this medicine include ocular hyperemia, decreased vision, eye discomfort, foreign body sensation, eye pain, and eye itching. If you experience any such side effects that bother you, talk to your doctor. They may be able to tell you ways of reducing or preventing some side effects or suggest another treatment. If your vision is blurred or you have other changes in sight for a time, do not drive until your vision is clear. This is usually a short-term side effect.
Do not use Alvost 0.004% Eye Drop if you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or if you are breastfeeding.
The most common side effects of this medicine include ocular hyperemia, decreased vision, eye discomfort, foreign body sensation, eye pain, and eye itching. If you experience any such side effects that bother you, talk to your doctor. They may be able to tell you ways of reducing or preventing some side effects or suggest another treatment. If your vision is blurred or you have other changes in sight for a time, do not drive until your vision is clear. This is usually a short-term side effect.
Do not use Alvost 0.004% Eye Drop if you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or if you are breastfeeding.
Uses of Alvost Eye Drop
- Treatment of Glaucoma
- Treatment of Ocular hypertension
Benefits of Alvost Eye Drop
Treatment of Glaucoma
Alvost 0.004% Eye Drop helps reduce pressure in your eyes (ocular hypertension) that can lead to an illness called glaucoma. It may be used alone or with other eye drops. Do not use it too often as that can make it less effective. You should only use it in the affected eye and take it regularly as prescribed by your doctor. If you stop taking it, the pressure in your eye will not be controlled. This could lead to a loss of sight.
Alvost 0.004% Eye Drop helps reduce pressure in your eyes (ocular hypertension) that can lead to an illness called glaucoma. It may be used alone or with other eye drops. Do not use it too often as that can make it less effective. You should only use it in the affected eye and take it regularly as prescribed by your doctor. If you stop taking it, the pressure in your eye will not be controlled. This could lead to a loss of sight.
Treatment of Ocular hypertension
Alvost 0.004% Eye Drop belongs to a group of medicines called prostaglandin analogue. It is used to reduce pressure in your eyes. It increases the flow of fluid from inside the eye into the bloodstream thereby lowering the increased eye pressure. If the pressure in your eye is too high, it can damage your sight. Take it regularly as prescribed by your doctor. If you stop taking it, the pressure in your eye will not be controlled.
Alvost 0.004% Eye Drop belongs to a group of medicines called prostaglandin analogue. It is used to reduce pressure in your eyes. It increases the flow of fluid from inside the eye into the bloodstream thereby lowering the increased eye pressure. If the pressure in your eye is too high, it can damage your sight. Take it regularly as prescribed by your doctor. If you stop taking it, the pressure in your eye will not be controlled.
Side effects of Alvost Eye Drop
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Alvost
- Eye pain
- Foreign body sensation
- Eye discomfort
- Eye itching
- Ocular hyperemia
- Decreased vision
How to use Alvost Eye Drop
This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off the extra liquid.
How Alvost Eye Drop works
Alvost 0.004% Eye Drop is a prostaglandin analogue. It works by increasing the outflow of aqueous humor, thereby lowering the increased eye pressure.
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Quick tips
- For best results, put one drop once a day in the evening/night in the affected eye(s).
- Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute, immediately after instilling the drop.
- Alvost 0.004% Eye Drop may cause brown pigmentation of the iris. This discoloration may be permanent.
- Your eyelashes may become more dense and eyelid skin may darken. These changes should disappear after discontinuing Alvost 0.004% Eye Drop.
- Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
- Alvost 0.004% Eye Drop helps lower high pressure in the eye and reduces the risk of vision loss.
Safety advice

Alcohol
No interaction found/established

Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Alvost 0.004% Eye Drop may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding
CAUTION
Alvost 0.004% Eye Drop should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.

Driving
SAFE
Alvost 0.004% Eye Drop does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney
No interaction found/established

Liver
No interaction found/established
Frequently asked questions
Though it does not occur in everyone, dry eyes is a common side effect of Alvost 0.004% Eye Drop. If you experience severe dryness which irritates you, talk to your doctor who may suggest a remedy for this.
Yes, Alvost 0.004% Eye Drop may gradually cause some changes to your eyelashes. It may increase the length, thickness, pigmentation and number of lashes. These changes are usually reversible and disappear after discontinuation of the treatment.
Alvost 0.004% Eye Drop starts working quickly after about 2 hours of administration. The maximum effect of this medicine is reached after about 12 hours. Consult your doctor if you do not notice any improvement in your symptoms in a day.
Always use Alvost 0.004% Eye Drop as directed by your doctor. It is usually recommended to put one drop in the affected eye(s) once a day, in the evening. Use it in both the eyes if advised by the doctor. Take it for as long as your doctor has advised you.
Store Alvost 0.004% Eye Drop at 2°C - 25°C (36°F - 77°F). Keep it out of reach and sight of children. Before opening, keep the bottle in the container it came in to protect it from moisture. Do not use it after the expiry date. After opening the bottle, use it only for 2 weeks.
No, you should not stop using Alvost 0.004% Eye Drop without consulting your doctor. If you stop taking this medicine suddenly, the pressure in your eyes may not be controlled which may increase the risk of loss of sight.
You should contact your doctor immediately if you develop an eye infection, conjunctivitis or an eyelid reaction. Also, you should inform the doctor if you have an eye injury or eye surgery. Discuss with your doctor if you have to continue using Alvost 0.004% Eye Drop.
No, you should remove your contact lenses before instilling Alvost 0.004% Eye Drop. You can re-insert the lens 15 minutes after using Alvost 0.004% Eye Drop. Contact your doctor if there is any eye irritation that persists.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Prostaglandin Analogu
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
OPHTHAL
Action Class
PG F2 Alpha analogue
References
- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. p. 1392.
- Smyth EM, FitzGerald GA. The Eicosanoids: Prostaglandins, Tromboxanes, Leukotriens, & Related Compounds. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 328.
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Patient concerns
Doctor advised for medication for glaucoma suspect only because eye pressure is 22 but all other tests are normal.medicine , 9 pm drops is prescribed. Please advice
Dr. Vishal Arora
Ophthalmology
Ocular hypertension can lead to glaucoma eventually. Continue the drops
I have been taking Timolet OD drops everyday for the last three months to help with high ocular pressure. Lately I have been feeling opaqueness in vision.
Dr. Richa Jain
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Visit glaucoma specialist for eye examination
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