Uses
It is Used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle type) or other eye diseases (e.g., ocular hypertension)
Side Effects
It can cause blurred vision, burning/stinging/itching/redness of the eye, feeling as if something is in the eye, changes in eyelash number/color/length/thickness, eyelid changes/skin darkening, dry eye, lid crusting/discomfort, or increased sensitivity to light may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
When not to use
It is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to the drug.
Latep Eye SpecificationRequires Prescription (YES/NO)YesGenericsLatanoprostUsed ForGlaucomaHow it worksThe active substance latanoprost, a prostaglandin F2a analogue, is a selective prostanoid FP receptor agonist which reduces the IOP by increasing the outflow of aqueous humour. Reduction of the IOP in man starts about three to four hours after administration and maximum effect is reached after eight to twelve hours. Pressure reduction is maintained for at least 24 hours.Latep Eye Usage And SafetyDosageLatanoprostSide Effects? A gradual change in your eye colour by increasing the amount of brown pigment in the coloured part of the eye known as the iris ? Redness of the eye. ? Eye irritation (a feeling of burning, grittiness, itching, stinging or the sensation of a foreign body in the eye). ? A gradual change to eyelashes of the treated eye and the fine hairs around the treated eye ? Irritation or disruption to the surface of the eye (punctate keratitis), eyelid inflammation (blepharitis), eye pain and light sensitivity (photophobia) conjunctivitis.Drug InteractionsLatanoprost may interact with other medicines. Tell your doctor, the doctor treating your child or your pharmacist if you or your child are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines.IndicationLatanoprost is used to treat conditions known as open angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension in adults.It is also used to treat increased eye pressure and glaucoma in all ages of children and babies.When not to Use? If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to latanoprost or any of the other ingredients of this medicine ? If you are pregnant or trying to become pregnant ? If you are breast feeding .Latep Eye PrecautionsPrecautionIt may gradually change eye colour by increasing the amount of brown pigment in the iris. Before treatment is instituted, patients should be informed of the possibility of a permanent change in eye colour. Unilateral treatment can result in permanent heterochromia.Latep Eye WarningsWarning 1There are limited study data on the use of Latanoprost during the peri-operative period of cataract surgery. It should be used with caution in these patients.Warning 2Latanoprost may gradually change eyelashes and vellus hair in the treated eye and surrounding areas; these changes include increased length, thickness, pigmentation, number of lashes or hairs and misdirected growth of eyelashes. Eyelash changes are reversible upon discontinuation of treatment.Warning 3 It should be used with caution in patients with a history of herpetic keratitis, and should be avoided in cases of active herpes simplex keratitis and in patients with a history of recurrent herpetic keratitis specifically associated with prostaglandin analogues.Latep Eye Additional InformationPregnancy categoryAlways consult your physician before using any medicine.Storage (YES/NO)Store in a refrigerator (2?C?8?C). Do not Freeze .
Weight
0.05 kg
Condition
New. A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item.
Sensitivity
Hot Cream
Country of Manufacture
Ghana
Main Purpose
Aches & Pains
Formulation
Balm
Administration
Transdermal
Type
Extract
Features
Natural
Expiration Date
3 Years from Manufacturing Date
When to Take
When in Need
Active Ingredients
Xylopia aethiopica
MPN
277
Ingredients
Butyrospermum parkii (Shea butter)
Dosage
Just Apply
Scent
Herbal
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Uses It is Used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle type) or other eye diseases (e.g., ocular hypertension) Side Effects It can cause blurred vision, burning/stinging/itching/redness of the eye, feeling as if something is in the eye, changes in eyelash number/color/length/thickness, eyelid changes/skin darkening, dry eye, lid crusting/discomfort, or increased sensitivity to light may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly. When not to use It is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to the drug.
Latep Eye SpecificationRequires Prescription (YES/NO)YesGenericsLatanoprostUsed ForGlaucomaHow it worksThe active substance latanoprost, a prostaglandin F2a analogue, is a selective prostanoid FP receptor agonist which reduces the IOP by increasing the outflow of aqueous humour. Reduction of the IOP in man starts about three to four hours after administration and maximum effect is reached after eight to twelve hours. Pressure reduction is maintained for at least 24 hours.Latep Eye Usage And SafetyDosageLatanoprostSide Effects? A gradual change in your eye colour by increasing the amount of brown pigment in the coloured part of the eye known as the iris ? Redness of the eye. ? Eye irritation (a feeling of burning, grittiness, itching, stinging or the sensation of a foreign body in the eye). ? A gradual change to eyelashes of the treated eye and the fine hairs around the treated eye ? Irritation or disruption to the surface of the eye (punctate keratitis), eyelid inflammation (blepharitis), eye pain and light sensitivity (photophobia) conjunctivitis.Drug InteractionsLatanoprost may interact with other medicines. Tell your doctor, the doctor treating your child or your pharmacist if you or your child are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines.IndicationLatanoprost is used to treat conditions known as open angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension in adults.It is also used to treat increased eye pressure and glaucoma in all ages of children and babies.When not to Use? If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to latanoprost or any of the other ingredients of this medicine ? If you are pregnant or trying to become pregnant ? If you are breast feeding .Latep Eye PrecautionsPrecautionIt may gradually change eye colour by increasing the amount of brown pigment in the iris. Before treatment is instituted, patients should be informed of the possibility of a permanent change in eye colour. Unilateral treatment can result in permanent heterochromia.Latep Eye WarningsWarning 1There are limited study data on the use of Latanoprost during the peri-operative period of cataract surgery. It should be used with caution in these patients.Warning 2Latanoprost may gradually change eyelashes and vellus hair in the treated eye and surrounding areas; these changes include increased length, thickness, pigmentation, number of lashes or hairs and misdirected growth of eyelashes. Eyelash changes are reversible upon discontinuation of treatment.Warning 3 It should be used with caution in patients with a history of herpetic keratitis, and should be avoided in cases of active herpes simplex keratitis and in patients with a history of recurrent herpetic keratitis specifically associated with prostaglandin analogues.Latep Eye Additional InformationPregnancy categoryAlways consult your physician before using any medicine.Storage (YES/NO)Store in a refrigerator (2?C?8?C). Do not Freeze .
Weight 0.05 kg Condition New. A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item. Sensitivity Hot Cream Country of Manufacture Ghana Main Purpose Aches & Pains Formulation Balm Administration Transdermal Type Extract Features Natural Expiration Date 3 Years from Manufacturing Date When to Take When in Need Active Ingredients Xylopia aethiopica MPN 277 Ingredients Butyrospermum parkii (Shea butter) Dosage Just Apply Scent Herbal