Xalatan
Latanoprost eye drops for open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension. They lower eye pressure by improving fluid drainage.
- Category
- Eye Care
- Active ingredient
- Latanoprost
- Route
- Ocular use
- Form
- Ophthalmic Solution
- Strengths
- 2.5ml
Xalatan is the reference name. You receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength.
Supply requirements for Xalatan depend on the medicine and destination. The fulfilment partner must confirm them before accepting an order.
Xalatan details
- Conditions
- Open-angle Glaucoma · Ocular Hypertension
- Alternative names
- latanoprost
- Therapeutic class
- Prostaglandin Analog
- Pharmacological class
- Ophthalmic Antiglaucoma Agent
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to latanoprost
- Minor side effects
- conjunctival hyperaemia; eye pruritus; dry eyes
- Moderate side effects
- iris pigmentation changes; eyelash growth; eyelid redness
- Serious side effects
- macular oedema, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Ophthalmic Solution
- Administration route
- Ocular use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Pfizer
- Onset Time
- 3–4 hours
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store between 2°C and 8°C. Do not freeze.
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults. Used in paediatric populations under specialist care.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Use caution. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
Patient summary
Latanoprost eye drops for open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension. They lower eye pressure by improving fluid drainage.
Mechanism of action
Enhances uveoscleral outflow of aqueous humor, lowering pressure within the anterior chamber of the eye.
What you will receive
Xalatan names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.
- A generic containing Latanoprost at the strength you pick.
- Which generic brand and maker ships depends on stock and destination.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry when it arrives.