Xalatan
Designed to target elevated intraocular pressure to support long-term eye health.
Strengths: 2.5ml
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Alternative names
Monopost; Latanoprost Pfizer
- Therapeutic class
Prostaglandin F2a analogue
- Pharmacological class
Prostaglandin analogue
- Contraindications
hypersensitivity to latanoprost; pregnancy
- Minor side effects
eye irritation; foreign body sensation; dry eyes
- Moderate side effects
conjunctival hyperaemia; blurred vision; eyelid pigment changes
- Dosage forms
Eye drops, solution
- Administration route
Ocular use
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Pfizer
- Onset Time
3–4 hours
- Duration
24 hours
- Storage instructions
Store at 2–8°C until opened; then below 25°C for up to 4 weeks.
- Age restrictions
Use with caution in children.
Precautions and warnings
may cause gradual change in iris colour; remove contact lenses before application; may cause eyelash growth or darkening
Serious side effects
macular oedema — requires immediate medical attention; iridocyclitis — requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Designed to target elevated intraocular pressure to support long-term eye health.
Mechanism of action
This medicine is a prostaglandin analogue that increases the outflow of aqueous humour from the eye, effectively lowering intraocular pressure.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Avoid use due to potential effects on uterine tone. Breastfeeding: Consult a physician.
Xalatan
Designed to target elevated intraocular pressure to support long-term eye health.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Latanoprost
- Listed indication(s): Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension
Available option
- 3 bottles - 2.5 ml652-2-5-ml-158