Latanoprost

Latanoprost is a prostaglandin analogue which increases fluid outflow increase from the anterior chamber of the eye and thus reducing intra-ocular pressure (IOP). Used as eye drops in the treatment of glaucoma. May cause eye discomfort, reddening and blurred vision. the eye pressure. Latanoprost is used to treat glaucoma and other problems related to high pressure in the eye.


Adult Dose
Dose: 0.01%
Single Dose: 0.005 (0.005)
Frequency: 24 hourly
Route: Ophthalmic
Instructions: -
Neonatal
Dose:
Single Dose:
Frequency:
Route:
Instructions: Not recommended in this age group
Paedriatic
Dose:
Single Dose:
Frequency:
Route:
Instructions: Not recommended in this age group
Characteristics
. It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Heptenoate. It belongs to Opthalmic Products and Antiglaucoma pharmacological group.The Molecular Weight of Latanoprost is 432.60.
Contraindications
Latanoprost is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity to the drug.
Effects
The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Latanoprost are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Dizziness, Headache, Rashes, Chest pain, Lacrimation, Angina, Backache, Photophobia, Ocular irritation, Dryness of eye, Uveitis, Oedema, dizziness, athralgia.
Indications
Latanoprost is primarily indicated in conditions like Raised intracranial pressure, Sodium depletion.
Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Latanoprost was found.
Interfrence
Risks
Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Storage
Eye Drops Store in refrigerator. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Warnings
Latanoprost should be used with caution in patients with kidney or liver disease or any allergy. It can slowly (in years) change the colour of the iris (become browned, If only one eye is being treated, only one eye might darken), the consequences of this are unknown. Consult eye doctor. If develops an eye infection, trauma or have eye surgery, consult with doctor about the continued use of the same dropper bottle. It should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Should be used with cuation in pateints with intraocular inflammention.
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