Who manufactures latanoprost?

Xalatan (Pfizer, Inc.)

Is there a generic version of latanoprost?

Latanoprost is a generic drug, which is an exact copy of the active drug in a brand-name medication. The generic is considered to be as safe and effective as the original drug. And generics tend to cost less than brand-name drugs. Latanoprost is available as two brand-name medications: Xalatan and Xelpros.

Who owns Xalatan?

Pfizer launched latanoprost in the UK in February 2011 for the treatment of open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension in patients under the age of 18 years. Latanoprost has been launched in the US for both first- and second-line treatment of open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension as Xalatan®.

Who makes Travatan Z?

See full prescribing information for TRAVATAN Z. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation at 1-888-669-6682 or FDA at 1-800-FDA- 1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

Is latanoprost made in China?

3 Major Latanoprost Manufacturers in China 3.4 Lunan Better Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. 3.5 China Resources Zizhu Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. 3.7 Chengdu Hengrui Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Is there a shortage of latanoprost?

Reason for the Shortage Akorn has discontinued latanoprost ophthalmic solution. Bausch Health has latanoprost ophthalmic solution available.

Which is better Xalatan or latanoprost?

According to spokesmen for the FDA, there is no qualitative or quantitative difference between the two versions. “Since the product is a solution and has the same active and inactive ingredients, there would be no difference in performance,” said Lisa Kubaska, L.C.D.R., U.S. Public Health Service, FDA.

Are Xalatan and latanoprost the same?

Latanoprost ophthalmic solution is available as a generic drug and a brand-name drug. Brand name: Xalatan. This drug is only available as an ophthalmic solution (eye drop). Latanoprost is used to treat open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension.

Why was Travatan discontinued?

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has determined that TRAVATAN (travoprost ophthalmic solution), 0.004%, was not withdrawn from sale for reasons of safety or effectiveness.

Is Travatan Z and travoprost the same thing?

Travatan Z is a brand-name drug that contains the active drug travoprost. This drug is also available as a generic medication. A generic drug is an exact copy of the active drug in a brand-name medication. The generic is considered to be as safe and effective as the original drug.