Xalatan is a eye drop that helps reduce pressure inside the eye and its use should only be recommended by the ophthalmologist, being the main substance of the remedy latanoprost.
This drug can be found in pharmacies under the name Drenatan and is used in the treatment of open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension that affect vision and may be used in infants, children, or adults.
Price
Xalatan costs between 100 and 140 reais.
Indications
The use of xalatan is indicated for situations in which intraocular hypertension occurs, as in the case of glaucoma.
Mode of Use
The medicine is used by the application of drops in the eye, and in most cases the ophthalmologist indicates 1 drop in a single daily dose, at dusk. Before applying the drop you should wash your hands and after applying it you should wait for 1 minute with the eye closed and in case you have to apply more drops of another medicine you should wait 5 minutes.
Side effects
The main side effects of the drug include changes in the color of the eyes, itching, burning and needling in the eyes, foreign body sensation in the eyes, blurred vision and redness in the eyes.
Contraindications
The use of xalatan drops is contraindicated in pregnancy risk C, breastfeeding, during the use of contact lenses and intraocular inflammation.
