Prosdrop

Prosdrop

latanoprost

Manufacturer:

Alvogen

Distributor:

International Med
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Latanoprost
Indications/Uses
Reduction of elevated IOP in patients w/ open angle glaucoma & ocular HTN. Reduction of elevated IOP in paed patients w/ elevated IOP & paed glaucoma.
Dosage/Direction for Use
1 drop in the affected eye(s) once daily.
Contraindications
Special Precautions
Risk of gradual change in eye colour, predominantly seen in patients w/ mixed coloured irides. Unilateral treatment can result in permanent heterochromia. Caution in chronic angle closure glaucoma, open angle glaucoma of pseudophakic patients & in pigmentary glaucoma; in inflammatory & neovascular glaucoma or inflammatory ocular conditions; in acute attacks of closed angle glaucoma; during peri-operative period of cataract surgery; patients w/ history of herpetic keratitis; w/ predisposing risk factors for iritis/uveitis; asthmatic patients; dry eye patients & patients w/ compromised cornea. Avoid in cases of active herpes simplex keratitis & in patients w/ history of recurrent herpetic keratitis specifically associated w/ prostaglandin analogues. Reports of macular oedema mainly in aphakic patients, in pseudophakic patients w/ torn posterior lens cap or anterior chamber lenses, or in patients w/ known risk factors for cystoid macular oedema. Reports of periorbital skin discolouration. May gradually change eyelashes & vellus hair in the treated eye & surrounding areas. Contains benzalkonium Cl. Remove contact lenses before instillation of the eye drops; reinsert after 15 min. If >1 topical ophth medicinal product is being used, administer at least 5 min apart. Minor influence on the ability to drive & use machines. Do not use during pregnancy. Do not use in breastfeeding women or breastfeeding should be stopped. No data available for preterm infants (<36 wk gestational age). Data in the age group <1 yr are limited.
Adverse Reactions
Iris hyperpigmentation; mild to moderate conjunctival hyperaemia; eye irritation (burning, grittiness, itching, stinging & foreign body sensation); eyelash & vellus hair changes of the eyelid. Punctate keratitis, mostly w/o symptoms; blepharitis; eye pain; photophobia; conjunctivitis.
Drug Interactions
Reports of paradoxical elevations in IOP w/ concomitant ophth administration of 2 prostaglandin analogues. Not recommended w/ ≥2 prostaglandins, prostaglandin analogues or prostaglandin derivatives.
MIMS Class
Antiglaucoma Preparations
ATC Classification
S01EE01 - latanoprost ; Belongs to the class of prostaglandin analogues. Used in the treatment of glaucoma.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Prosdrop eye drops soln 0.05 mg/mL
Packing/Price
2.5 mL x 1's
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