Latanoprost Ophthalmic Solution 0.005%

Ophthalmic Agent, Antiglaucoma; Prostaglandin

CSA NA – FDA Approved – REMS (N) – Can Ship  

Latanoprost, Xalatan/Xelpros is a prostaglandin F2-alpha analog believed to reduce intraocular pressure by increasing the outflow of the aqueous humor.

Elevated intraocular pressure 

Before starting Latanoprost, Xalatan/Xelpros make sure your physician is aware of any allergies and medications you currently take.  Beware that your eye color can change to a brown pigmentation and your eyelashes may grow in length.  

Ophthalmic: Instill one drop into the affected eye once daily in the evening.

How to Take: Wash your hands prior to using each time.  If more than one topical ophthalmic drug is being used, administer the drugs at least 5 minutes apart. Remove contact lenses prior to administration and wait 15 minutes before reinserting.

The most serious side effects tend to be restricted to the site of application being the eye.  You can experience a foreign body sensation, eye pain, stinging of the eyes, ocular hyperemia, conjunctival hyperemia, eye discharge, increased eyelash length, skin rash.

Note this is not a complete list of side effects for Latanoprost, Xalatan/Xelpros only common ones.

1. What do I do if I am prescribed multiple eyedrops at the same time?
   If they are to be administered at the same time, wait at least 10 minutes between each kind of drop to allow time for medication to absorb into eye.  Applying two different drops too close to each other will cause dilution of each resulting in a reduced effect of both.
2. Do I have to keep this medication refrigerated?
   The current bottle you are using can be stored at room temperature as per the product insert, but any extras that have not been opened must remain refrigerated to guarantee quality.