Xalatan

Xalatan

latanoprost

Manufacturer:

Viatris

Distributor:

Zuellig Pharma
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Latanoprost
Indications/Uses
Reduction of elevated IOP in patients w/ open-angle & chronic angle-closure glaucoma & ocular HTN.
Dosage/Direction for Use
1 drop in affected eye(s) once daily. Optimal effect is obtained when administered in evening.
Contraindications
Special Precautions
Increased iris pigmentation; eyelid & eyelash changes. Aphakic & pseudophakic patients w/ torn posterior lens cap or macular edema; history of recurrent herpetic keratitis & active herpes simplex keratitis; inflammatory neovascular glaucoma. Remove contact lens prior to administration & reinsert after 15 min. Administer at least 5 min apart if >1 topical ophth drug is being used. May affect ability to drive & use machines. Pregnancy & lactation. Ped <1 yr & preterm infants <36 wk gestation. Childn <3 yr w/ primary congenital glaucoma.
Adverse Reactions
Herpetic keratitis; dizziness, headache; eye irritation & pain, blepharitis, conjunctival hyperemia, increased iris pigmentation, transient punctate epithelial erosions, eyelid edema, skin rash, corneal edema & erosions, eyelash & vellus hair changes, iritis/uveitis, keratitis, macular edema, misdirected eyelashes, blurred vision, photophobia, periorbital & lid changes; angina, palpitations, unstable angina; asthma, dyspnea, asthma aggravation, acute asthma attacks; rash, pruritus; myalgia, arthralgia; chest pain.
Drug Interactions
Paradoxical IOP elevations w/ other prostaglandins, prostaglandin analogs or 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
Xalatan eye drops 50 mcg/mL
Packing/Price
2.5 mL x 1's
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