Xalatan is an eye drop that helps to reduce the pressure inside the eye and its use should only be recommended by the ophthalmologist, the main substance of the remedy being latanoprost.
This medicine can be found in pharmacies under the name Drenatan and is used to treat open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension that affect vision, and can be used on babies, 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.
How to use
The drug is used by applying drops to the eye, and in most cases the ophthalmologist recommends 1 drop in a single daily dose, at dusk. Before applying the drop you should wash your hands and after its application you must wait 1 minute with your eye closed and, in case you need to apply more drops of another medication, you must wait 5 minutes.
Side effects
The main side effects of the medication include changes in eye color, itching, burning and pricking 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.
