Latanoprost

Therapeutic Group

Anti-glaucoma Preparations And Miotics

Indication Dosage

Ocular Hypertension And Open-angle Glaucoma: 

  • Adults: 1 Drop In Affected Eye(s) Once Daily, Prefer-ably In The Evening.

Content

  • Eye Drop Per ml: Latanoprost 50 Mcg.

Pregnancy

Avoid

Stability

  • Latanoprost

Contra Indications

  • Active Herpes Simplex Keratitis, History Of Recurrent Herpetic Keratitis Associated Withprostaglandin Analogues

Precautions

  • Active Herpes Simplex Keratitis, History Of Recurrent Herpetic Keratitis Associated Withprostaglandin Analogues

Lactation

  • Not Recommended, Avoid

Side Effects

  • Blepharitis
  • Blood Pressure Changes
  • Brown Pigmentation Particularly In Those With Mixed-colourirides
  • Conjunctival Disorders
  • Corneal Erosion
  • Darkening
  • Thickening And Lengthening Of Eye Lashes
  • Eyelash And Vellus Hair Changes
  • Headache
  • Ocular Discomfort
  • Photophobia
  • Pigmentation Of Periocular Skin
  • Punctate Keratitis
  • Reduced Visual Acuity
  • Transientpunctate Epithelial Erosion.
  • Rare: Arthralgia
  • Asthenopia
  • Dizziness
  • Skin Rash