Here is a detailed product overview of Latanoprost Eye Drops 0.005%:
✅ DESCRIPTION
Latanoprost 0.005% Ophthalmic Solution is a prostaglandin F2α analogue used to reduce intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. It works by increasing the outflow of aqueous humor from the eye.
🧪 FORMULATION
- Active Ingredient: Latanoprost 0.005% (50 mcg/mL)
- Preservative: Benzalkonium chloride 0.02%
- Other Excipients:
- Sodium chloride
- Sodium phosphate (monobasic and dibasic)
- Water for injection
- pH adjusted with sodium hydroxide or hydrochloric acid
- Form: Sterile ophthalmic solution (eye drops)
🌿 NATURE
- Type: Synthetic prostaglandin analogue
- Action: Increases uveoscleral outflow of aqueous humor → lowers intraocular pressure
- Onset of Action: 3–4 hours
- Peak Effect: 8–12 hours
- Duration: Up to 24 hours
💊 USES
- Primary Use:
- Open-angle glaucoma
- Ocular hypertension
- Off-label uses (under doctor supervision):
- Normal-tension glaucoma
- Pediatric glaucoma (in select cases)
🌟 ADVANTAGES
- Once-daily dosing (typically at night)
- Highly effective IOP reduction (25–35%)
- Minimal systemic absorption
- Fewer systemic side effects compared to beta-blocker eye drops
- Can be combined with other IOP-lowering medications
⚠️ PRECAUTIONS
- Local side effects:
- Eye redness (hyperemia)
- Iris color darkening (permanent)
- Eyelash growth or thickening
- Eyelid skin pigmentation
- Blurred vision, irritation
- Cautions in:
- Aphakia or pseudophakia (risk of macular edema)
- History of herpetic keratitis
- Pregnancy & breastfeeding (consult physician)
- Contact lens wearers: remove lenses before instillation and wait 15 minutes before reinserting
- Avoid contamination: Do not touch dropper tip to any surface or eye.
🧊 STORAGE
- Before opening:
- Store at 2°C to 8°C (refrigerated)
- Protect from light and moisture
- After opening:
- Can be stored at room temperature (up to 25°C) for up to 6 weeks
- Keep the bottle tightly closed
- Discard unused contents after 6 weeks from first use