Here is the detailed profile for Latanoprost Eye Drops 0.005%:
💧 Latanoprost Eye Drops 0.005%
🧬 Description / Nature / Drug Class
🔹 Prostaglandin F2-alpha analog
🔹 Ophthalmic solution used in eye care
🎯 Purpose / Indications
🔹 Used to lower intraocular pressure (IOP) in:
- Open-angle glaucoma
- Ocular hypertension
✅ Advantages
🔹 Effectively lowers IOP with once-daily dosing
🔹 Helps prevent optic nerve damage
🔹 Well-tolerated in most patients
📦 Common Packaging
🔹 2.5 mL or 5 mL dropper bottle
🔹 Supplied in sterile, light-resistant plastic containers
⚠️ Patient Advice / Precautions
🔹 Use exactly as directed — usually once daily at night
🔹 Remove contact lenses before application; reinsert after 15 minutes
🔹 Possible side effects: eye redness, eyelash changes, darkening of iris or eyelids
🔹 Do not touch the dropper tip to avoid contamination
🔹 Store in a cool place (2–8°C) before opening; can be kept at room temperature for a limited time after opening