Question 1

Indications?

Accepted Answer

This medication is prostaglandin analog, prescribed for open angle glaucoma and increased eye pressure, which can lead to a gradual loss of vision.﻿‍​‍‍‍​‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍​‍﻿ It binds to a specific receptor for prostaglandin, increases the flow of aqueous humor out of the eye, thereby reducing the pressure within the eye and reducing the risk of nerve damage and blindness.

Question 2

Side Effects?

Accepted Answer

Heart
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Chest pain.
Skin
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Rash/allergic skin reaction.
Eye
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Latanoprost may affect the eyelids causing redness, swelling, pain, crusting or darkening, eyelashes causing change in hair and misdirecting eyelashes.﻿‍​‍‍‍​‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍​‍﻿  Besides, it may also cause eye inflammation, damage to the cornea, iris and retina.  The medication may cause symptoms like blurring of vision, increased dryness, r

Question 3

Warnings?

Accepted Answer

•	Do not use within 5 min of thiomersal-containing preparations.
Caution needed for patients with history of aphakia (absence of lens of the eye) or pseudophakia with tor﻿‍​‍‍‍​‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍​‍﻿n posterior lens cap or anterior chamber lenses, risk factors for cystoid macular oedema, brittle or severe asthma, history of intraocular inflammation, neovascular, angle-closure or congenital glaucoma, during p

Latanoprost - Indications, Dosage, Side Effects and Precautions

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