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Latost Eye Drops 2.5 ml is used to lower the intraocular pressure in patients with glaucoma or ocular hypertension. It contains Latanoprost, which works by increasing the natural flow of liquid from inside your eye into your bloodstream. This lowers the pressure within your eye and stops your sight from worsening. In some cases, you may experience side effects such as changes in your eye colour, blurred vision, changes in the thickness, length, or colour of your eyelashes, irritation, and dry eyes. Before using this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.
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About Latost Eye Drops 2.5 ml
Latost Eye Drops 2.5 ml belongs to the class of ophthalmic medications indicated to lower the intraocular pressure in patients with glaucoma or ocular hypertension. Glaucoma is an eye disease that causes damage to the optic nerve, resulting in reduced vision. Ocular hypertension is increased pressure in the eye due to poor drainage of aqueous humour (fluid in the eye that maintains normal pressure by its continuous flow).
Latost Eye Drops 2.5 ml contains Latanoprost, which works by increasing the natural flow of aqueous humour. This lowers the pressure within your eye and stops your sight from worsening.
Latost Eye Drops 2.5 ml is for ophthalmic use only. You are advised to use Latost Eye Drops 2.5 ml for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you. In some cases, you may experience changes in your eye colour, blurred vision, changes in the thickness, length, or colour of your eyelashes, irritation, and dry eyes. Most of these side effects of Latost Eye Drops 2.5 ml are temporary, do not require medical attention, and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.
Inform your doctor if you are allergic to any ingredients in Latost Eye Drops 2.5 ml. Avoid contact of the dropper tip with your eyes or fingers to prevent contamination. Check with your doctor before starting Latost Eye Drops 2.5 ml if you have dry eyes, cornea problems, asthma, kidney or liver disease. Also, do not stop Latost Eye Drops 2.5 ml abruptly, as it may lead to severe side effects. Do not take any other eye medication with Latost Eye Drops 2.5 ml without consulting your doctor. If you are using two eye medications, never use them together; maintain a gap of at least 5 minutes.
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Latost Eye Drops 2.5 ml contains Latanoprost, which belongs to a class of medications known as prostaglandin inhibitors. Latost Eye Drops 2.5 ml is used alone or in combination with other drugs to lower eye pressure. It increases the natural flow of aqueous humour from inside the eye into the bloodstream. As a result, the pressure on the eye is decreased.
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Do not take Latost Eye Drops 2.5 ml if you are allergic or hypersensitive to latanoprost or prostaglandin inhibitors. Inform your doctor about all the prescription and non-prescription medications you are taking, especially eye medications, products that contain aspirin, and vitamins. If you have a kidney problem, uveitis, asthma, dry eye, herpes simplex eye infection, are pregnant or breastfeeding, inform your doctor before starting Latost Eye Drops 2.5 ml, as a dose adjustment may be required. If you are taking any other eye medication, please tell your doctor prior. If you wear contact lenses or are wearing them, remove them before using Latost Eye Drops 2.5 ml, and you can put them back 15 minutes after using Latost Eye Drops 2.5 ml. Wash your hands properly before using Latost Eye Drops 2.5 ml to avoid any infection. If you are using two eye medications, never put them together, wait for at least 5 minutes and then put the second one. Do not use Latost Eye Drops 2.5 ml with other prostaglandin inhibitors as they are known to interact.
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The interaction of Latost Eye Drops 2.5 ml with alcohol is unknown. If you have any concerns, discuss them with your doctor.
Pregnancy
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Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant or if you have any concerns regarding this; your doctor will recommend only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast Feeding
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Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding; your doctor will decide whether breastfeeding mothers can take Latost Eye Drops 2.5 ml or not.
Driving
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Latost Eye Drops 2.5 ml is known to cause blurry vision. So, do not drive a car or operate any machinery before you start feeling better.
Liver
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Latost Eye Drops 2.5 ml to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.
Kidney
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Latost Eye Drops 2.5 ml to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.
Children
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Latost Eye Drops 2.5 ml should not be used for children as safety and effectiveness have not been established.
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Latost Eye Drops 2.5 ml is used to lower the intraocular pressure in glaucoma or ocular hypertension patients.
Latost Eye Drops 2.5 ml contains Latanoprost, which works by increasing the natural flow of liquid from inside your eye into your bloodstream. This lowers the pressure within your eye and stops your sight from worsening.
If you miss a dose of Latost Eye Drops 2.5 ml, take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
Do not stop using Latost Eye Drops 2.5 ml without talking to your doctor. If you suddenly stop using Latost Eye Drops 2.5 ml, you may experience increased eye pressure. It can also lead to loss of sight. Your doctor will probably decrease your dose gradually depending on your disease condition.
You should inform your doctor if you are undergoing dental surgery, and he might stop the use of Latost Eye Drops 2.5 ml before the surgery.
Please remove your lenses before putting Latost Eye Drops 2.5 ml, and you can wear it 15 minutes after using Latost Eye Drops 2.5 ml.
Latost Eye Drops 2.5 ml may cause eye irritation. If you have dry eyes or any cornea disorder, please consult your doctor before using Latost Eye Drops 2.5 ml as a dose adjustment may be required.
No, Latost Eye Drops 2.5 ml should not be used simultaneously with other eye medications unless advised by the doctor. At least a gap of 5 minutes should be there between using two eye medications.
No, Latost Eye Drops 2.5 ml should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. If you take it in more than the recommended dose, it might cause unpleasant side effects. If you think your symptoms are not improving, please consult your doctor.
Side effects of Latost Eye Drops 2.5 ml may include changes in your eye colour, blurred vision, changes in the thickness, length, or colour of your eyelashes, irritation, and dry eyes. Most of these side effects of Latost Eye Drops 2.5 ml are temporary, do not require medical attention, and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist, contact your doctor.
Latost Eye Drops 2.5 ml contains Latanoprost as an active component.
Latost Eye Drops 2.5 ml can be used during pregnancy if advised by the doctor. Very little enters your bloodstream, so it is not considered harmful.
No, there is no evidence that using latanoprost eye drops lowers fertility in either men or women.
You may experience temporary blurred vision after administering the latanoprost drops. If this happens to you, do not drive, ride a bike, or operate equipment or machinery until you can see well again.
Many people with glaucoma can still drive a car or motorcycle, but their eyesight must meet the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency's (DVLA) regulations.
You can use Latanoprost while nursing if advised by the doctor. Treating excessive blood pressure in the eyes is critical. Thus, medication should continue while nursing. Latanoprost eye drops are not expected to pass into breast milk or produce adverse reactions in newborns. If your baby is not feeding as well as usual, or if you have any other concerns about your infant, consult with your healthcare provider.
Wash your hands before and after use. Shake the bottle well before each use. Instil the eye drops by pulling down the lower eyelid to form a pocket between the eyelid and the eye. Do not touch the tip of the dropper, as it may contaminate the solution.
While you are using Latanoprost, the iris (coloured part) of your treated eye may slowly become more brown in colour. The one significant ocular adverse effect of Latanoprost is that it can cause darkening of the iris. You may notice this change usually within several months or years from the start of treatment.
After using Latost Eye Drops 2.5 ml, keep your eye closed for about thirty seconds to one minute to help it absorb properly.
Latost Eye Drops 2.5 ml lowers the pressure within your eye and stops your sight from worsening. The pressure in your eye will reduce 3 to 4 hours after using the eye drops. Latost Eye Drops 2.5 ml reaches full effect after 8 to 12 hours, and the reduced pressure lasts at least 24 hours.
Yes, you can use Latost Eye Drops 2.5 ml in the morning if your doctor recommends it based on your medical condition.
Latost Eye Drops 2.5 ml may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away, such as stinging, burning, itching, watering, swelling of the eye, redness of the eyelids, irritation, and dry eyes.
In rare circumstances, Latanoprost might cause chest pain (angina) and rapid heart rate (palpitations). However, suppose you already have a cardiac issue, such as atrial fibrillation. In that case, there have been no instances of Latanoprost making it worse.
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