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Xelpros Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Latanoprost 0.005%; oph emulsion.
Pharmacological Class
Prostaglandin analogue.
How Supplied
Emulsion (2.5mL)—1, 3
Manufacturer
Generic Availability
NO
Xelpros Indications
Indications
Open-angle glaucoma. Ocular hypertension.
Xelpros Dosage and Administration
Adult
1 drop in the affected eye(s) once daily in the PM.
Children
Not established.
Xelpros Contraindications
Not Applicable
Xelpros Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Xelpros Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Do not exceed recommended dose (may reduce efficacy). Ocular inflammation; avoid if active. Aphakia. Pseudophakia with torn posterior lens capsule. Risk of macular edema. Herpetic keratitis; avoid if active. Contact lenses (remove; may reinsert lenses 15mins after administration). Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
Xelpros Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Xelpros Interactions
Interactions
Allow at least 5mins between application of thimerosal-containing oph drops or other topical oph agents. Concomitant additional prostaglandins or prostaglandin analogues: not recommended.
Xelpros Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Eye pain/stinging, ocular hyperemia, conjunctival hyperemia, eye discharge, growth of eyelashes, eyelash thickening, ocular itching, visual acuity reduced, dry eye, erythema of eyelid, foreign body sensation in eyes, eyelid edema; increased ocular pigmentation (eg, iris, eyelid, eyelashes; may be permanent), intraocular inflammation, macular edema (including cystoid macular edema).
Xelpros Clinical Trials
See Literature
Xelpros Note
Not Applicable
Xelpros Patient Counseling
See Literature
