Xalatan

Xalatan

latanoprost

Manufacturer:

Pfizer Belgium

Distributor:

Viatris
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Latanoprost
Indications/Uses
Reduction of elevated IOP in patients w/ open-angle glaucoma, chronic angle-closure glaucoma & ocular HTN. Reduction of elevated IOP in ped patients w/ elevated IOP & ped glaucoma.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Instill 1 drop into the affected eye(s) once daily in the evening. Should not exceed once daily. Administer at least 5 min apart if used w/ other ophth drug.
Contraindications
Special Precautions
May gradually increase brown pigment of iris. Heterochromia in patients receiving unilateral treatment. Reversible eyelid skin darkening, & change in eyelash & vellus hair. Macular edema including cystoid macular edema mainly w/ aphakic & pseudophakic patients w/ torn posterior lens cap or known w/ risk for macular edema. Inflammatory neovascular glaucoma. History of herpetic keratitis; avoid in active herpes simplex keratitis & history of recurrent herpetic keratitis associated w/ prostaglandin analogues. Contains benzalkonium Cl. May cause transient blurring of vision. Pregnancy & lactation. Childn <1 yr & preterm infants <36 wk gestational age.
Adverse Reactions
Herpetic keratitis; dizziness, headache; eye irritation/pain, eyelash & vellus hair changes of the eyelid, ocular hyperemia, iris hyperpigmentation, blepharitis, conjunctivitis, macular edema including cystoid macular edema, photophobia, eyelid edema, keratitis, uveitis, corneal edema, iritis, punctate keratitis, corneal erosion, trichiasis, blurred vision, periorbital & lid changes resulting in deepening of the eyelid sulcus, darkening of the palpebral skin of the eyelids, localized skin reaction on the eyelids, iris cyst, pseudopemphigoid of ocular conjunctiva; angina, palpitations, unstable angina; asthma, dyspnea, asthma aggravation, acute asthma attacks; rash, pruritus; myalgia, arthralgia; chest pain.
Drug Interactions
Paradoxical elevations in IOP w/ 2 or more prostaglandin analogs.
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 ophth soln 50 mcg/mL
Packing/Price
2.5 mL x 1's (P1,278.56/box)
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