Latisse (Bimatoprost Ophthalmic Solution 0.03% for Hypotrichosis) Drug Information: Description, User Reviews, Drug Side Effects, Interactions

Pill Identifier Search

February 10, 2012

« Previous
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
next »

Latisse

Best Foods for Healthy Skin Slideshow Pictures

How Much Is Psoriasis Affecting Your Life?

Take the Skin Quiz

font size

LATISSE™
(bimatoprost) Ophthalmic Solution 0.03%

DRUG DESCRIPTION

LATISSE™ (bimatoprost ophthalmic solution) 0.03% is a synthetic prostaglandin analog. Its chemical name is (Z)-7-[(1R,2R,3R,5S)-3,5-Dihydroxy-2-[(1E,3S)-3-hydroxy-5-phenyl-1-pentenyl]cyclopentyl]-5-N-ethylheptenamide, and its molecular weight is 415.58. Its molecular formula is C₂₅H₃₇NO₄. Its chemical structure is:

LATISSE™ (bimatoprost) Structural Formula Illustration

Bimatoprost is a powder, which is very soluble in ethyl alcohol and methyl alcohol and slightly soluble in water. LATISSE™ (bimatoprost ophthalmic solution 0.03% for hypotrichosis) is a clear, isotonic, colorless, sterile ophthalmic solution with an osmolality of approximately 290 mOsmol/kg.

Contains: Active: bimatoprost 0.3 mg/mL;

Preservative: benzalkonium chloride 0.05 mg/mL;

Inactives: sodium chloride; sodium phosphate, dibasic; citric acid; and purified water. Sodium hydroxide and/or hydrochloric acid may be added to adjust pH. The pH during its shelf life ranges from 6.8 - 7.8.

What are the precautions when taking bimatoprost ophthalmic solution 0.03% for hypotrichosis (Latisse)?

See also Warning section.

Before taking lurasidone, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: kidney problems, liver problems, stroke, breast cancer, diabetes, low blood pressure, seizures, low white blood cell count, dementia (such as Alzheimer's Disease), trouble swallowing.

This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do any activity that requires alertness until you are sure you can perform such activities safely. Avoid alcoholic...

Read All Potential Precautions of Latisse »

Last reviewed on RxList: 2/23/2009
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.