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Glaucoma is a disease of the major nerve of vision, called the optic nerve. The optic nerve receives light-generated nerve impulses from the retina and transmits these to the brain, where we recognize those electrical signals as vision. Glaucoma is characterized by a particular pattern of progressive damage to the optic nerve that generally begins with a subtle loss of side vision (peripheral vision). If glaucoma is not diagnosed and treated, it can progress to loss of central vision and blindness.
Glaucoma is usually, but not always, associated with elevated pressure in the eye (intraocular pressure). Generally, it is this elevated eye pressure that leads to damage of the eye (optic) nerve. In some cases, glaucoma may occur in the presence of normal eye pressure. This form of glaucoma is believed to be caused by poor regulation of blood flow to the optic nerve.
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Xalatan Drug Center
Pharmacy Editor: Charles Patrick Davis, MD, PhD
Xalatan (latanoprost) is a prostaglandin analogue ophthalmic solution used to treat pressure in the eye (glaucoma, ocular hypertension) by decreasing liquid in the eye. Xalantan is available s a generic drug named lantanoprost. Side effects include blu rred vision, burning/stinging/itching/redness of the eye, feeling as if something is in the eye, changes in eyelash number/color/length/thickness, eyelid skin darkening, browning of the iris, dry eye, lid crusting/discomfort, increased sensitivity to light, flu-like symptoms, or muscle/joint pain.
Xalatan (latanoprost) is available in an ophthalmic solution; strength is 0.005% (50 µg/mL). It is administered by an eyedropper. The amount is determined by the doctor. Serious side effects include oozing or eye discharge, chest pain, vision changes, light sensitivity and redness, swelling, itching or pain in the eye. Benefits versus risks should be considered in pregnant women; it is not known if the drug is present in breast milk. Use in pediatrics is not discussed; any use of this drug should be first discussed with a doctor, preferably an ophthalmologist.
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What is Prescribing information?
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Xalatan Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
XALATAN Sterile Ophthalmic Solution is indicated for the reduction of elevated intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.
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Xalatan Patient Information: Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop using latanoprost ophthalmic and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
- redness, swelling, itching, or pain in or around your eye;
- oozing or discharge from your eye;
- increased sensitivity to light;
- vision changes; or
- chest pain.
Less serious side effects may include:
- cold symptoms such as stu...
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What is Consumer information?
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Xalatan Consumer Information: Uses
Latanoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle type) or other eye diseases (e.g., ocular hypertension). It is similar to a natural chemical in the body (prostaglandin) and works by regulating the flow of fluid within the eye which results in lower pressure. Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness.
HOW TO USE: Apply this medication in the affected eye(s) usually once daily in the evening, or as directed by your doctor. Do not use this medication more frequently than prescribed; using mor...
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