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Indications

Xalatan is an ophthalmic glaucoma medicine used to treat certain types of glaucoma and conditions that cause increased eye pressure.

Latanoprost is a prostoglandin analogue that increases fluid drainage from your eye. This action helps decrease the amount of pressure that can build in your eyes due to glaucoma and other conditions. When applied topically, Xalatan helps treat glaucoma and other causes of high intraocular pressure by promoting the outflow of fluids from your eyes.

Dosage and Administration

The administration regimen of Xalatan eye drops that is prescribed will vary depending on the individual being treated. Follow all your healthcare provider’s directions and read packaging labels carefully for the best therapeutic response during treatment. Do not use these eye drops more or less than prescribed or for longer than recommended.

• Wash hands thoroughly before and after use
• If you wear contacts, remove them before administering eye drops
• Most adults instill one drop into each affected eye once daily in the evening
• To apply, tilt back your head and gently pull down your lower eyelid
• Hold the dropper above your eye, look up and away, and squeeze a drop into your eye
• Tip down your head and close your eyes for 2 to 3 minutes while gently pressing the inside corner of your eye for 1 minute
• Wait at least 5 minutes after administering before using any other prescription eye medications
• After using Xalatan, wait at least 15 minutes before reinserting contact lenses
• Make sure you do not touch any surface with the eye dropper
• Do not touch your eye directly with the dropper
• Store unopened bottles in a refrigerator and make sure that the solution does not freeze
• After your first use, store Xalatan at room temperature out of reach from children and pets

Side Effects

Xalatan may cause some side effects while lowering the pressure in your eyes. Talk to your healthcare provider to learn more concerning any symptoms that you may encounter during treatment with these eye drops.

Common Xalatan side effects:

• Watery or itchy eyes after installation
• Mild swelling in your eyelids
• Stinging, burning, or red eyes
• Blurred vision
• Sensation that something is in your eye
• Increased sensitivity to light
• Darkened eye colour
• Eyelash thickening

Serious Side Effects

Some more serious adverse reactions may occur during treatment with Xalatan. Stop using these eye drops and contact your healthcare provider right away if you develop any of the following symptoms:

• Serious eye swelling or redness
• Severe discomfort, crusting, or drainage of your eyes
• Red, swollen, or itchy eyelids
• Changes in your vision
• Severe burning, stinging, or irritation after eye drop installation

Allergic Reactions

Do not use Xalatan eye drops if you are allergic to latanoprost or any of the other components used in the solution. Stop using this medication and call your healthcare provider if you develop any of the following signs of an allergic reaction:

• Hives
• Trouble breathing
• Swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat

Cautions

• To ensure your safety when taking Xalatan, tell your healthcare provider if you have ever had any of the following conditions:
  • Swelling or infection in one or both eyes
  • Herpes infection in your eyes
  • Retinal detachment
  • Eye surgery or injury that affects the lens of your eye
• Do not use Xalatan while wearing contact lenses because the solution could cause them to become discoloured. After installing the eye drops, wait at least 15 minutes before reinserting your contacts.
• Xalatan may lead to a gradual change in your eye colour as well as the colour of your eyelids and eyelashes. The medication may also cause your eyelashes to grow or thicken. These changes may be permanent and could occur in only one eye but is not a dangerous reaction.
• Ensure that you avoid touching the dropper to any surface, including your hands or eyes. If the dropper touches a surface, it could become contaminated which can lead to an eye infection.
• Wait at least 5 minutes after administering Xalatan before using any other eye drops or medicines that your healthcare provider has prescribed.
• Tell your healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment with Xalatan. It is unknown whether the medication will cause harm to your unborn baby if used during pregnancy.
• Tell your healthcare provider if you are breastfeeding before taking Xalatan to discuss the benefits and risks.
• Avoiding using Xalatan more than prescribed because overuse can decrease the efficacy of the medication.
• Do not use any other eye medicines unless directed to do so by your healthcare provider.
• Medications that are applied directly in the eyes are less likely to interact with other drugs you take, but some could cause adverse reactions if used together. Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you use, including over the counter medications, vitamins, and herbal products.
• Xalatan is not an approved treatment method for anyone under the age of 18.

Form and Strength

This glaucoma medication is available in the form of eye drops.

• Xalatan eye drop solution strength:
  • 0.005%

The 0.005% Xalatan eye drops are available in volumes of 5ml.

FAQ

What does Xalatan do?

Xalatan increases the amount of fluid that is drained from your eyes. By draining this excess fluid, this medication helps treat glaucoma and ocular hypertension which can cause fluid to build up in your eyes. Thanks to this, Xalatan not only helps treat these conditions but can reduce your risk of developing vision loss.

How often per day should Xalatan be used?

You should only use Xalatan once each day. Using these eye drops too much could decrease the effectiveness of the medication at lowering your eye pressure while increasing side effects. If you forget to use Xalatan one day, administer one drop as usual the following day; do not instill 2 drops to make up for the missed dose.

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