Latanoprost
लातानोप्रोस्ट
What it is
Latanoprost is a medicine used to lower the pressure inside the eye. It is usually available by prescription in India.
What it is used for
Latanoprost is used to lower the pressure inside the eye in conditions like open angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. It works by increasing the flow of natural eye fluids out of the eye, which helps reduce the pressure.
- Lowering intraocular pressure in open angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension
How it works
Latanoprost lowers the pressure inside the eye by increasing the flow of natural eye fluids out of the eye. This helps to reduce the pressure and protect the optic nerve from damage.
How it is sold in India
In India Latanoprost comes as drops.
Common side effects
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See a doctor straight away if
Stop using latanoprost and consult a doctor if you experience eye sensitivity to light, changes in vision, eye or eyelid redness, or swelling of the eyelid. These could be signs of a serious reaction.
Who should not take it
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Brand names
29 medicines sold in India contain Latanoprost.
Brands sold in India include Latoprost, Latodrops, Latina RT, Laprost, Ioptame, Lacoma, Eldiprost, Latofix. Whichever name is on the strip, the medicine inside is the one described on this page.
Where this comes from
- National Formulary of India 2011 (Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare) -- Latanoprost
- MedlinePlus (NIH/NLM): Latanoprost Ophthalmic
- FDA drug label (US National Library of Medicine, DailyMed)
We do not publish doses. How much to take depends on your age, weight and other conditions — ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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