Description

This medication is used to treat the cause of high pressure inside the eye and certain types of glaucoma. Xalatan (Latanoprost) works by increasing the amount of fluid that drains from the eye to reduce the pressure in the eye.

This medication should be stored at room temperature after it has been opened. If it is unopened, store in a refriderator. Keep away from moisture, light and heat. Keep the medication bottle tightly closed when you are not using it. Do not use Xalatan (Latanoprost) if it has been opened for over 6 weeks.

This medication may cause your eyes, eyelids, or lashes to permanently change in color or have increase growth or thickness of your eyelashes.

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, if you have a swelling or infection in your eye, if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.

Patient Family Information  : Read the directions on the prescription label. Do not take larger doses than prescribed by your doctor. Do not take this medication longer than recommended by your doctor. Do not take Xalatan (Latanoprost) when you are wearing contact lenses. Wait at least 15 minutes before putting on your contact lenses. Before taking Xalatan (Latanoprost), wash your hands. When applying Xalatan (Latanoprost), tilt your head back slightly and pull down the lower eyelid. Bring the dropper above the eye with the tip facing down towards the eye. Drop a droplet of the medication on your eye and gently press your finger in the inside corner of your eye that is near the nose. Press for about a minute so the liquid will nto drain into the tear duct. If your doctor has prescribed you to drop more than one drop in the same eye, or have also prescribed other eye drop medication for you, wait for at least 5 minutes before putting the next drop or another medication. Do not touch the dropper with your eyes, hands

Do not use Xalatan (Latanoprost) when you are wearing contact lenses because soft contact lenses absorbs the preservatives in the medication solution. Also, do not use this medication nif you are allergic to latanoprost.

Sever Side Effects : Severe: Redness, swelling, itching, or pain in or around your eye; oozing or discharge from your eye; increased sensitivity to light; vision changes; or chest pain.

Common: Cold symptoms such as stuffy nose, sneezing, sore throat; headache, dizziness; mild eye discomfort; blurred vision; feeling like something is in your eye; dry or watery eyes; or stinging or burning of the eyes after using the drops.

Other: None.

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