XALATAN

Xalatan lowers pressure within the eye by increasing the quantity of fluid draining from the eye. Certain forms of glaucoma and other conditions that result in excessive pressure within the eye are treated with Xalatan (for the eyes). Additionally, uses not covered by this pharmaceutical guide are possible.

Use this medication precisely as recommended by your physician. Follow the prescription of your doctor carefully.

The medication dose your physician has given is based on your condition, other medications or food supplements you may take, and your reaction to treatment. To diminish your risks for adverse effects, don’t increase your dosage, take it regularly, or take it as instructed by your physician. Adverse events may still happen even at usual prescription dosages.

If your physician requests you to use this drug consistently, use it regularly to get the most benefits from it. To make you remember it better, take it at a fixed time every day.

Your doctor may need to modify your dosages to ease your symptoms or if you develop adverse reactions.

If you have any inquiries with regards to information, ask your physician or pharmacist.

Uses

Xalatan is used in the following conditions:

Increased intraocular pressure brought on by glaucoma
Eyesight hypertension
Other eye problems

This medicine may be recommended for different uses. Approach your physician or pharmacist for more information.

Warnings

Do not use Xalatan in people with the following conditions:

Pregnancy
Hypersensitivity
Diarrhea
Rashes
Breastfeeding
Liver illness
Heart condition
Kidney illness

Side Effects

Xalatan may have the following side effects:

Breathing difficulty
Wheezing
Redness
Chest tightness
Swelling
Inflammation of the eye
Discomfort
Redness in the eye or inside of the eyelid
Pain
Agitated breathing
Cough
Crust on the eyelids

Keep in mind that your physician has recommended this drug since he or she has known that the advantage to you is more noteworthy than the risk of adverse reactions. Many individuals utilizing this medicine don’t have serious side effects.

A serious allergy to this medication is uncommon. In any case, seek emergency medical help if you see any manifestations of a serious allergic response, including a rash, tingling or swelling particularly of the face or tongue or throat, dizziness or difficulty in breathing.

This is not a complete list of side effects. If you see other effects not recorded above, contact your physician or pharmacist.

Precautions

Take extra caution in patients with the following medical conditions:

Macular Edema
Pigmentation
Intraocular Inflammation
Herpetic Keratitis
Eyelash Changes
Bacterial Keratitis

Prior to taking this medicine, tell your physician or pharmacist if you are allergic to it, or if you have some other hypersensitivities. This drug may contain inert ingredients which can cause unfavorable side effects or different issues. Talk with your pharmacist for more information.

Interactions

Xalatan may interact with the following medicines:

Travoprost ophthalmic
Bimatoprost ophthalmic
Unoprostone ophthalmic
Latanoprostene bunod ophthalmic
Bimatoprost topical
Tafluprost ophthalmic

Inform your physician about the drugs you take including over-the-counter medications, prescribed drugs, supplements and vitamins.

This is not a complete list of drug interactions. Approach your physician or pharmacist for more details.

The effects of certain medications can change if you consume different medications or herbal products simultaneously. This can build your risk for side effects or may cause your drugs not to work effectively. These interactions are conceivable, yet don’t generally happen. Your physician or pharmacist can prevent or oversee interactions by changing how you utilize your prescriptions or by close checking.

While utilizing this drug, don’t start, stop, or change the dose of other medicines you are using without your physician’s advice.

Overdose & Brands

Symptoms of overdose may include the following:

Redness
Drainage or crusting
Problematic breathing
Significant discomfort
Enlargement of the throat, tongue, lips, or face
Hives
Eye swelling

Seek medical help immediately.

Available Brands:

Latanoprost