Xalatan

🧾 Product Overview Table

🧬 What is Xalatan Eye Drop (Latanoprost)?
Xalatan Eye Drops 2.5 ml contain Latanoprost, a prostaglandin F2α analog used to lower intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. It works by increasing the outflow of aqueous humor through the uveoscleral pathway, thereby preventing optic nerve damage and vision loss.

Manufactured by Pfizer India Ltd, a subsidiary of Pfizer Inc., Xalatan is a globally trusted name in ophthalmology. It is typically used once daily in the evening and is effective as a first-line agent or in combination with other IOP-lowering medications.

🎬 Watch & Learn: Latanoprost and Glaucoma Therapy
Gain insight into how prostaglandin analogs like Latanoprost work, and why evening dosing enhances effectiveness.

👁️ Doctor’s Commentary
Dr. Sanjay Arora, Senior Ophthalmologist:
“Latanoprost remains one of the most effective and well-tolerated medications for reducing IOP. Patients using Xalatan benefit from its once-daily dosing and minimal systemic side effects.”

💉 Dosage & Administration

Avoid using multiple doses within 24 hours. Remove contact lenses before application and wait 15 minutes before reinserting.

⚠️ Side Effects, Storage & Precautions

• ❗ Common Side Effects: Eye redness, eyelash growth, iris darkening, mild irritation
• 🚨 Serious Effects: Eye inflammation, macular edema, herpes keratitis reactivation (rare)
• ❄️ Storage: Store unopened bottle in the refrigerator (2°C–8°C); after opening, store below 25°C and use within 4 weeks
• ⚠️ Precautions: Not for use in children under 16 unless prescribed; use with caution in patients with uveitis or aphakia

🌍 Global Availability & Shipping

Available worldwide from certified Indian pharmaceutical exporters.

🔗 Indian Alternatives

📚 External Medical References

• WHO – Priority Eye Medications
• NHS – Latanoprost Guidance
• Drugs.com – Latanoprost Eye Drops

🩺 Final Medical Disclaimer
This article is intended for educational use only. Always consult your ophthalmologist or eye care professional before starting or switching any glaucoma treatment.