Latoprost Eye Drop

Latoprost Eye Drop

Latoprost Eye Drop is a prostaglandin analog that is used for the treatment of increased fluid pressure inside the eye (intraocular hypertension) and open-angle glaucoma, a progressive condition that may eventually lead to vision loss. This medicine is not recommended for use in patients below 18 years of age.

Before using Latoprost Eye Drop notify your doctor if: you are allergic to any ingredient contained within Latoprost Eye Drop, you have any other allergies, you have any infection/swelling/injury of the eyes, you are already taking medications, you have a history of inflammation, herpes, you are scheduled for an eye surgery, you have other types of glaucoma, you are pregnant or are planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding a baby.

Drug = Latanoprost

Strength = 0.005%

Manufacture = Sun Pharma

How to take

Take Latoprost Eye Drop in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching Latoprost Eye Drop. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off extra liquid.

Dosage

Latoprost RT Eye Drop

Latoprost 0.005% Opthalmic Solution

Side effects

Redness of the eye

Swelling of eyelids

Blurred vision

Darkening of eyelid skin color

Burning and stinging of eye

Eye pain

Eye irritation

Skin rash

Inflammation of the iris

Warning

Latoprost Eye Drop should be used with caution during lactation. Breast feeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.

Latoprost Eye Drop does not usually affect your ability to drive.Latoprost Eye Drop helps lower high pressure in the eye and reduces the risk of vision loss.Latoprost Eye Drop may cause brown pigmentation of the iris which may be permanent.

Uses

Latoprost Eye Drop medicine is used for the treatment of patients suffering from intraocular hypertension to reduce the fluid pressure inside the eyes. Latoprost Eye Dropmedicine is used to reduce the fluid pressure inside the eyes of patients suffering from open-angle glaucoma, a condition characterized by progressive damage to the optic nerve that may lead to vision loss.