Drug Detail:Xelpros (Latanoprost ophthalmic [ la-tan-oh-prost ])
Generic Name: LATANOPROST 0.05mg in 1mL
Dosage Form: ophthalmic emulsion
Drug Class: Ophthalmic glaucoma agents
Drug Detail:Xelpros (Latanoprost ophthalmic [ la-tan-oh-prost ])
Generic Name: LATANOPROST 0.05mg in 1mL
Dosage Form: ophthalmic emulsion
Drug Class: Ophthalmic glaucoma agents
The recommended dosage is one drop in the affected eye(s) once daily in the evening. If one dose is missed, treatment should continue with the next dose as normal.
The dosage of XELPROS should not exceed once daily; the combined use of two or more prostaglandins, or prostaglandin analogs including XELPROS is not recommended. It has been shown that administration of these prostaglandin drug products more than once daily may decrease the intraocular pressure (IOP) lowering effect or cause paradoxical elevations in IOP.
Reduction of the intraocular pressure starts approximately 3 to 4 hours after administration and the maximum effect is reached after 8 to 12 hours.
XELPROS may be used concomitantly with other topical ophthalmic drug products to lower intraocular pressure. If more than one topical ophthalmic drug is being used, the drugs should be administered at least five (5) minutes apart. Contact lenses should be removed prior to the administration of XELPROS, and may be reinserted 15 minutes after administration.