Information about Unoprostone

Generic Name : Unoprostone
Up-to-date prescription details regarding Unoprostone are provided here.

Pronunciation : you-no-PROST-own

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ICD Code : Y56.5 Therapeutic Classification : Antiglaucoma Agents

Trade Names/Brand Names of Unoprostone

International :

Rescula

Why is Unoprostone Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is a prostaglandin analogue, prescribed for intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. It increases the amount of fluid that drains from the eye.

When should Unoprostone not be taken? (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity.

What is the dosage of Unoprostone?

Eye drops: As 0.15% solution- The recommended dosage is one drop in the affected eye(s) twice daily.

How should Unoprostone be taken?

It comes as eye drops to instill into the affected eyes as directed by your physician.

What are the warnings and precautions for Unoprostone?

• Do not use this medication while you are wearing contact lenses.

What are the side effects of Unoprostone?

Eye - Abnormal vision, eyelid disorder, foreign body sensation and lacrimation disorder, inflammation of eyelid, cataract, corneal lesion, discharge from the eye, eye bleeding, eye pain, keratitis, irritation, sensitivity to light, and vitreous disorder.