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Latandrops is an eye drop, used to treat glaucoma glaucoma in adults. What exactly is the dose of Latandrops? Find out more information about this drug through the article below.
1. What is the drug Latandros?
Latandrops is a solution used for eye drops, 2.5 ml capacity. The drug is packaged in a vial in a paper box, with the main effect of reducing eye pressure, treating eyes with open-angle glaucoma or glaucoma.
Latandrops drug is made up of the drug Latanoprost, a fatty acid that exists in tissues, with specific effects in each tissue. Specifically, Latanoprost is similar to prostaglandin F2 alpha, when entering the eye, it will increase fluid drainage, inhibit muscle tissue contraction caused by prostanoid FP, thereby reducing eye pressure.
2. What is the effect of the drug Latandrops?
Latandrops is a prescription eye drops in the form of solution, prepared from the drug Latanoprost 50 mcg per 1 ml of solution and other excipients. Latanoprost is prescribed to treat glaucoma, also known as glaucoma. This group of pathologies refers to disorders at the optic nerve endings, with typical symptoms such as eyestrain, headache, and painful eyeballs.
When applying the drug to the eye, Latanoprost contained in the drug helps regulate the flow in the eye, increasing the drainage of ocular fluid through the retina; regulates and helps relieve eye strain. Here, Latanoprost has the same role as prostaglandin F2 alpha, this active ingredient selectively inhibits the prostanoid FP, a prostaglandin receptor abundant in the eye and uterus, with a contractile effect on muscle tissue.
Latandrops eye drops are indicated for the following cases:
Treatment of patients with open-angle glaucoma Treatment of patients with glaucoma, glaucoma types in general
3. Usage of Latandrops
3.1. How to use Latandrops For Latandrops, apply it directly to the affected eye area. Clean your eyes, then raise your head, hold the medicine 2 to 3cm away from your eyes, and put the drops in your eyes. Blink continuously after instillation, avoid touching your eyes with your hands to spread the medicine evenly in the eyeball; then wipe the area of medicine or tears that spill out with a clean tissue.
Press on the tear bag in the inner corner of the eye to reduce systemic absorption. If two or more types of eye drops are used, instill them at least 5 minutes apart.
Use the same dose of Latandrops as prescribed by your doctor. Do not instill too much medication.
3.2. Dosage of Latandrops Use one drop in the eye once daily. Using in the evening will promote the optimal effect of the drug Latandrops.
For pediatric patients: There are not enough studies on this subject. Do not use Latandrops on children.
3.3. Latandrops Overdose Treatment Missed dose:
If you miss a dose, take the next dose of Latandrops as usual. Do not use double to make up for the dose because there have been reports of a decrease in the effect of Latanoprost with increasing doses of glaucoma treatment.
Overdose:
Overdosage of Latandrops can cause irritation and conjunctival congestion in patients. If overdose occurs, treat symptomatically.
In case of ingestion of Latandrops, over 90% of the drug is metabolized and excreted by the liver. The vial has 125 mcg Latanoprost and the dose from 5.5 mcg to 10 mcg per 1 kg causes reactions such as nausea, sweating, abdominal pain, dizziness,... If swallowed and the above symptoms appear , take the patient to a medical facility for treatment.
3.4. Contraindications to the drug Latanoprost is contraindicated to use Latanoprost in people who are sensitive or allergic to the active ingredient Latanoprost or any of its ingredients. Use with caution in cases of patients with cataracts or scratches on the anterior vitreous membrane Contraindicated to use Latandrops in children.
4. Note when using the drug Latandrops
4.1 Side effects of Latandrops When using Latanoprost, patients may experience undesirable effects such as:
Very common: Pigmentation changes in the iris due to increased melanin secretion in the iris; mild to moderate conjunctival congestion; causes eye irritation such as itching, grit, sensitivity to foreign bodies and changes in eyelashes and hair around the eyes such as thickness, length, inverted eyelashes,... Common: Spotted in the cornea, inflammation of the eyelids, especially in cases of conjunctivitis. Uncommon: Organ system disorders such as nervous, eye, respiratory, skin, muscle disorders due to the action of Latanoprost as a form of prostalandin found in the muscle tissues of this organ. Patients should inform their physician. Unwanted symptoms encountered when using Latandrops.
4.2 Latandrops Drug Interactions When Latandrops is used concurrently with prostaglandin-containing eye drops, a retrograde increase in intraocular pressure may occur.
Using Latandrops eye drops with drugs containing thimerosal causes chemical precipitation. If the patient must take these two drugs, take them at least 5 minutes apart.
Inform the treating doctor of all his drug use lists, including special medicines, functional foods,... so that they can be considered appropriate
4.3 Store Latandrops Avoid Store Latandrops in a place that is not dry and humid. Store the medicine at a cold temperature, between 2 and 8 degrees Celsius. Use up within 4 weeks from opening. This is the complete information about Latandrops. Hopefully the information provided in the article has helped you understand more about the uses and dosage of Latandrops.
