What are the side effects of latanoprost?

Common side effects

  • change in eye colour – usually seen within 8 months of using the eyedrops.
  • redness of the eye, inflamed eyelid (blepharitis) or eye infection (conjunctivitis)
  • irritated eye and eye pain (burning, itching, stinging or a feeling as if something’s in your eye)

Who should not use latanoprost?

You should not use this medicine if you have contact lenses in your eyes. Remove your contact lenses before using it. Wait at least 15 minutes after you use the medicine before putting the contact lenses back in.

What is latanoprost used to treat?

Latanoprost ophthalmic is used to treat glaucoma (a condition in which increased pressure in the eye can lead to gradual loss of vision) and ocular hypertension (a condition which causes increased pressure in the eye). Latanoprost is in a class of medications called prostaglandin analogs.

Which is better timolol or latanoprost?

Conclusions: Latanoprost is more effective than timolol GFS in reducing IOP and patients switched from timolol GFS to latanoprost have a further significant reduction in IOP.

Why is latanoprost taken at night?

However, Konstas and associates5noted that latanoprost alone taken at night provided a greater pressure reduction for daytime pressures. In contrast, morning-dosed latanoprost provided a greater nighttime pressure reduction. Consequently, there seems to be a peak effect with latanoprost 12 to 24 hours after dosing.

Why is latanoprost given at night?

What can be used instead of latanoprost?

Prostaglandin Analogs

  • Tafluprost ophthalmic solution (Zioptan™)
  • Latanoprost (Xalatan®)
  • Bimatoprost (Lumigan®)
  • Travoprost (Travatan®)
  • Unoprostone isopropyl ophthalmic solution (Rescula®)
  • Latanoprostene bunod ophthalmic solution (Vyzulta™)

How long is latanoprost good for out of the fridge?

Once opened, the 2.5-mL container may be stored at room temperature up to 25°C (77°F) for 6 weeks.