About latanopro st
Prostaglandin analogue
Used for
- Open-angle glaucoma
- High pressure inside the eye
Usual adult dose
One drop in each affected eye once daily, preferably in the evening.
Usual dose in children
Where approved, children aged 1 year and older: one drop in each affected eye once daily, preferably in the evening.
Common side effects
- Eye redness, burning, or irritation
- Temporary blurred vision
- Longer, thicker, or darker eyelashes
- Darkening of the iris or eyelid skin
Important warnings
- Iris colour changes may be permanent.
- More frequent dosing can reduce effectiveness.
- Preserved formulations require contact lens removal; reinsertion after 15 minutes.
- Caution with eye inflammation, macular swelling, or previous herpes eye infection.
Pregnancy
Pregnancy safety is not established; use is generally avoided unless the expected benefit outweighs potential risks.
Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding data are limited; exposure from eye drops is expected to be low.
Interactions
- Other prostaglandin eye drops may paradoxically increase eye pressure.
- Thiomersal-containing eye drops: separate administration by at least five minutes.
- Other eye drops: separate administration by at least five minutes.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.