Xalatan Eye Drop
Prescription required
Manufacturer Pfizer Ltd
Salt Composition Latanoprost (0.005% w/v)
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1 Packet of 2.5 ml drop
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Description:
Xalatan Eye Drop is a medicine used to reduce pressure in the eyes in people with glaucoma and ocular hypertension (high pressure in the eye). If the pressure in your eye is too high it can damage your sight, potentially leading to blindness. It works by helping fluid flow from inside the eye into the blood
Uses / Indications:
Glaucoma
Ocular hypertension
Interactions / Warnings:
No interaction found/established
- Pregnancy interaction:
- Xalatan Eye Drop may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
- Expert advice:
- Xalatan Eye Drop helps lower high pressure in the eye and reduces the risk of vision loss. For best results, put one drop once a day in the evening/night in the affected eye(s). Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute, immediately after instilling the drop. Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution. Xalatan Eye Drop may cause brown pigmentation of the iris. This discoloration may be permanent. Your eyelashes may become more dense and eyelid skin may darken. These changes should disappear after discontinuing Xalatan Eye Drop.
- Side Effects:
- Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them Common side effects of Xalatan Eyelash changes Eye pain Increased sensitivity to light Burning sensation in eye Eye itching Foreign body sensation Itching Stinging in the eyes Conjunctival hyperemia
- How to use:
- This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off the extra liquid.
- How it works:
- Xalatan Eye Drop is a prostaglandin analogue. It works by increasing the outflow of aqueous humor, thereby lowering the increased eye pressure.
- Faq for medicine:
- Q. Can I use other eye drops along with Xalatan Eye Drop? If you have to use other eye drops, wait for at least 5 minutes before using them. You should inform your doctor about any other medicine which you are using since it may interfere with the working of Xalatan Eye Drop. Q. How long do you keep your eyes shut after using Xalatan Eye Drop? After using the eye drops you should close your eyes for at least 2-3 minutes so that the medicine does not run off and gets absorbed in the eye.
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