Latanoprost Medication Information

Learn everything you need to know about Latanoprost-pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and when to take or avoid it.

Get up-to-date information on side effects, precautions, warnings, and proper storage to ensure safe usage.

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Generic Name : Latanoprost

Pronunciation : la ta' noe prost

ICD Code : Y56.5 Therapeutic Classification : Miscellaneous Ophthalmics

Brand Names or Trade Names of Latanoprost

India :

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International :

Xalatan

Why is Latanoprost Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is prostaglandin analog, prescribed for open angle glaucoma and increased eye pressure, which can lead to a gradual loss of vision. It binds to a specific receptor for prostaglandin, increases the flow of aqueous humor out of the eye, thereby reducing the pressure within the eye and reducing the risk of nerve damage and blindness.

When should Latanoprost not be taken? (Contraindications)

Known hypersensitivity to latanoprost, benzalkonium chloride or any other ingredients in this product.

What is the dosage of Latanoprost?

Ophthalmic- Instill 1 drop (1.5 mcg) in affected eye(s) once daily in the evening.

How should Latanoprost be taken?

It comes as a solution to instill in the affected eyes, as directed by your physician.

What are the warnings and precautions for Latanoprost?

• Do not use within 5 min of thiomersal-containing preparations.

Caution needed for patients with history of aphakia (absence of lens of the eye) or pseudophakia with torn posterior lens cap or anterior chamber lenses, risk factors for cystoid macular oedema, brittle or severe asthma, history of intraocular inflammation, neovascular, angle-closure or congenital glaucoma, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

• It may cause blurred vision, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.

What are the side effects of Latanoprost?

Heart- Chest pain.
Skin- Rash/allergic skin reaction.
Eye- Latanoprost may affect the eyelids causing redness, swelling, pain, crusting or darkening, eyelashes causing change in hair and misdirecting eyelashes. Besides, it may also cause eye inflammation, damage to the cornea, iris and retina. The medication may cause symptoms like blurring of vision, increased dryness, redness, pain, foreign body sensation and itching.
Respiratory- Upper respiratory tract infection, cold, flu, asthma/exacerbation of asthma, difficulty in breathing.
Miscellaneous- Muscle/joint/back pain.