Xalatan
Latanoprost
Ingredients & Drug Type
Xalatan is listed as Ophthalmic containing Latanoprost. A medicine used according to its active ingredient, dosage form, and the patient’s condition.
- Active ingredient
- Latanoprost
- Therapeutic class
- Ophthalmic
- Dosage form
- Drops
- Strength
- 0.005%
Dosing
- Adult
- قطرة مساءً
- Frequency
- كل 4–6 ساعات
- Route
- ophthalmic
- Frequency: كل 4–6 ساعات.
- Route: ophthalmic.
- The final dose depends on diagnosis, age, weight, kidney/liver function, pregnancy status, and other medicines.
- Use the dose written by your doctor or pharmacist; this page is educational and not a personal prescription.
Instructions: قطرة في العين المصابة — اغسل اليدين قبل الاستعمال
Medical Overview
Xalatan is listed as Ophthalmic containing Latanoprost. A medicine used according to its active ingredient, dosage form, and the patient’s condition.
Xalatan (latanoprost) — glaucoma’s global first-line: one evening drop cuts IOP 25-35% via uveoscleral outflow, guarding the optic nerve from the silent sight-thief. Adherence IS the vision (lost field never returns); famous quirks: real lash growth and permanent iris browning in mixed-color eyes (cosmetic, pre-counseled); fridge before opening, room temperature 4-6 weeks after.
Uses / Indications
- Glaucoma
- elevated intraocular pressure
- Used for indications selected by a clinician or pharmacist based on diagnosis and the official leaflet.
Side Effects
- موضعية غالباً: احمرار خفيف مزمن (وعائي لا التهابي — يُتعايش معه)
- لسعة
- **تطويل وتكثيف رموش** (محبوبة عرضاً!)
- اسمرار جلد الجفون عكوس
- و**اسمرار القزحية الدائم** لدى العيون العسلية-المختلطة (تحول بني تدريجي — تجميلي لا مرضي
- ويُصارَح به مسبقاً خصوصاً بعلاج عين واحدة). نادراً: وذمة بقعية لدى عديمي العدسة.
- Side effects vary by active ingredient, dose, and patient factors.
Contraindications
- التهاب قزحية نشط وسوابق وذمة بقعية بحذر
- والحمل بحذر تقديري. حساسية مكوناته.
- Previous allergy to the active ingredient or any component.
Warnings
- حقيقة الزرق تُقال بلا تجميل: **ما فقدته من رؤية لن يعود — القطرة تحفظ الباقي فقط**
- لذا موعدك المسائي الثابت (منبه دائم) ليس دواء بل بصرك الممتد عقوداً
- والانقطاع «لأن عيني ممتازة» هو بالضبط كيف يسرق الزرق أصحابه. قنينة مفتوحة تكفي شهراً–ستة أسابيع (بحرارة الغرفة بعد الفتح). فحص ضغط وساحات دوري إلزامي. اسمرار العين مسألة جمالية تناقش لا خطر. احجز عيون عبر كلينكس جو.
- Do not start, stop, or change dose without medical advice, especially during pregnancy or chronic disease.
Drug Interactions
- لا جهازية تُذكر (جرعته النانوية). مع قطرات زرق أخرى: فواصل 5 دقائق (الشراكات شائعة). **العدسات اللاصقة تُنزع قبلها وتعاد بعد ربع ساعة**.
- Tell your clinician or pharmacist about all medicines, supplements, and herbs you use.
Patient Guidance
- Read the patient leaflet.
- Use only as prescribed.
- Ask a pharmacist if anything about use is unclear.
Before Using This Medicine
Tell your clinician before use if you have
- Any previous allergy to this medicine, its class, or any ingredient.
- Pregnancy, breastfeeding, planned pregnancy, or fertility treatment.
- Kidney, liver, heart, stomach ulcer, bleeding, epilepsy, or chronic disease history.
- Regular medicines, supplements, herbal products, or alcohol use.
Seek urgent care if you notice
- Breathing difficulty, face or throat swelling, severe rash, fainting, or chest pain.
- Severe diarrhea, black stools, vomiting blood, yellow eyes, confusion, or unusual bleeding.
- Any symptom that feels severe, new, or rapidly worsening after taking the medicine.
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Storage & Manufacturer
- Storage:
- Store tightly closed and avoid touching the dropper tip; discard after the period stated on the package once opened.
Trusted Medical Sources
Use these references to verify official labeling, patient information, therapeutic class, dosing cautions, contraindications, and safety updates.
Common Questions
What is Xalatan?
Xalatan contains Latanoprost and is categorized as Ophthalmic. Its exact use depends on diagnosis and the official product label.
What is the dose of Xalatan?
Catalog dosing information includes: قطرة مساءً. The personal dose must be confirmed by a doctor or pharmacist.
What warnings matter before using Xalatan?
Check allergies, pregnancy or breastfeeding, chronic disease, and all current medicines before use. Seek urgent care for severe allergy or rapidly worsening symptoms.
How should Xalatan be stored?
Store tightly closed and avoid touching the dropper tip; discard after the period stated on the package once opened.