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Jul 14, 20201 min

What You Need to Know: Prostaglandin Analogue Eye Drops

Updated: Jul 25, 2020

Examples:

latanoprost, travoprost, bimatoprost


 
Indication:

first line in reducing intraocular pressure for glaucoma


 
Dosing:

once daily in the evening


 
Adverse Effects:

-iris pigmentation (brown lightening)

-eyelash lengthening

-redness

-irritation

-burning

Xalatan (latanoprost) - refrigerate!

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