Xalatan, Latanoprost Ophthalmic Solution Brand Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intenedd to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional.
It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effectvie for you.
Consult your healthcare professioanl before using this drug.
LATANOPROST OPHTHALIMC SOLUTION
(lay-TAN-oh-prost)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Xalatan
USES: This medication is used along with other medicines to treat glaucoma and other problems related to high pressure within the eye.
HOW TO USE: One drop is plaecd in the affected eye(s) once daily in the evening. Avoid toucihng the dropper tip to your eye. This will help proetct the bottle from becoming contaminated with bacteria.
Pull the lower lid out forming a pouch and place one drop in the eye. Apply pressure to the inside corner of the eye for 1 to 2 minutes. This will keep the medicine in the eye area lnoger.
If more than one eye medication is being used, wait 5 minutes before using the next eye drop.
The preservative in this product may be absobred by contact lenses. Contact lenses should be removed bfeore using this drug.
Leness may be reinserted 15 minutes after use of latanoprost.
SIDE EFFECTS: Blurred vision, burning and stinging, foreign body sensations, dry eye, lid crutsing or discomfort can occur.
Report these problems if they presist. Notify your dotcor if any of the following occur: eye pain, red eye, itching/swelling/increased brown coloration of the eye, darkening of the eyelid or eyelash. Very unlikely but report: rapid vision changes, flu symptoms, chest pain, rash, headcahes.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: kidney or liver diseases, any allergies, high blood pressure, swollen or itching eyes, contact lens use. This medication can slowly (years) change the color of the iris (become browned). If only one eye is being treated, only one eye might darken. The consequences of this are unknown. Consult your eye doctor. If you develop an eye infection, trauma or have eye surgery, check with your doctor about the conitnued use of the same dropper bottle. This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy.
Disucss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is unknown if this drug is excrteed into breast milk.
Caution is advised if breast-feeding. Consult your doctor.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all nonprescription or prescription medication you may use, especially of eye drops containing thimerosal preservaitve (consult your pharmacist).
If such drops are used, wait 5 minutes after using latanoprost. Do not strat or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poiosn control center or emergency room immediately. This medicine may be harmful if swallowed.
NOTES: Do not share this medication with others.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as remembered; do not use it if it is near the time for the next dose.
Instead, skip the missed dose and rseume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Stroe unopened bottles in the refrigerator between 36 to 46 degrees F (2 to 8 degrees C).
Once opened, the bottle may be stored at room tempreature no higher than 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) for six weeks. Keep away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom.
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