Description

Latanoprost Eye Drops (Generic Xalatan) is used for treating certain types of glaucoma and eye diseases such as ocular hypertension. The drug is available for sale at physical pharmacy counter in the form of eye drops. The brand name for Latanoprost is Xalatan.

Manufacturer: TBA Brand Name: Xalatan Wholesales: Inquire Here Average Delivery Time: 12 Days Exp. Date: Approx. June 2014/15

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Frequently Asked Questions about Latanoprost Eye Drops

How does Latanoprost Eye Drops Work?
Xalatan contains the active ingredient Latanoprost. Latanoprost is a type of medicine called a prostaglandin analogue. It treats the raised pressure within the eyeball by increasing the amount of fluid that drains from the eyes.

Side Effects of Latanoprost Eye Drops
The side effects of Latanoprost include blurred vision, red eyes and change in eyelash. The side effect may not be seen with everyone who takes the treatment. If the patient observers any of the symptoms he must immediately consult the doctor.

In rare cases the patient might experience tightness in chest and significant cardiac effects, which must be reported to the doctor as promptly as possible. The other serious side effects that can prove to be dangerous include clotting of blood in eye, retinal detachment leading to blindness. Patients can also observe some allergic reactions like rash, hives, itching, swelling or difficulty in breathing. In all such cases the patient must consult the doctor.

Some precautions must be taken before starting or during the treatment. The patient must inform the doctor if he is using other medicines or is allergic to any medicine. There is not enough data available on the effects of Latanoprost on pregnant or breastfeeding women, infants and fetus.

Latanoprost eye drops interact with other eye drops such as Bimatoprost and NSAID eye drops. These eye drops should not be uses along with Latanoprost.

Guidelines before taking Latanoprost Eye Drops
One must take care that the dropper does not touch the eye while applying the solution. If the patient is using another eye drop there must be an interval of 5 mins between Latanoprost and the other eye drops. The contact lenses must be removed before the application of the solution. The contact lenses can be used after 15 minutes.

What are the common dosages of Latanoprost Eye Drops?
The common dose prescribed for Latanoprost is one drop in the affected eye, once a day in the evening. The patient must not go for an overdose.

Difference between Brand Xalatan and Generic Latanoprost Eye Drops
The cost of Generic Latanoprost Eye Drops is about 80 percent less than that of its
Branded counterpart. The cost of Brand Xalatan is much more due to the lot of money they need to spend in advertising of the drug and to get the FDA approval. The generic and the branded drugs are exactly similar in case of the active ingredients and differ only in color or packing.

Where and How to buy Generic Latanoprost Eye Drops?
You can buy Generic Latanoprost Eye Drops online. Many online drug stores offer discount on price for the drug as well as the shipping charges. You can purchase Generic Latanoprost Eye Drops online without prescription and at the cheapest price.

The process to order the drug is very simple and once the process is completed many online pharmacies ship the medication overnight.