Glaucoma:
Indications for XALATAN:
Open-angle glaucoma. Ocular hypertension.
Adult:
1 drop in the affected eye(s) once daily in the PM.
Children:
Not recommended.
Warnings/Precautions:
Do not exceed recommended dose (may reduce efficacy). Ocular inflammation. Aphakia. Pseudophakia with torn posterior lens capsule. Risk of macular edema. Contact lenses (remove; may reinsert lenses 15mins after administration). Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
Pharmacologic Class:
Prostaglandin analogue.
Interactions:
Allow at least 5mins between application of other topical oph agents.
Adverse Reactions:
Blurred vision, burning, stinging, conjunctival hyperemia, foreign body sensation, itching, increased ocular pigmentation (eg, iris, eyelid, eyelashes; may be permanent), punctate keratitis, other eyelash/lid changes, photophobia, upper respiratory tract infection, pain, angina, rash; intraocular inflammation, macular edema (including cystoid macular edema).
Generic Availability:
YES
How Supplied:
Soln—2.5mL
