Question 1

please describe the medication: latanoprost?

Accepted Answer

Glaucoma medication: This  is a form of commonly used glaucoma medication that is a topical eye drop. The pharmacology and side effects can be found on webb md.

Question 2

please describe the medication: xalatan (latanoprost)?

Accepted Answer

Glaucoma drop: This was and is the first in its class of more modern glaucoma drops used at night to treat most forms of glaucoma.  The  pharmacology can be found on webb md.

Question 3

why is xalatan (latanoprost) (anti-glaucoma drug) advised to be used in the evening?

Accepted Answer

Convenience: This useful anti glaucoma drop is commonly presicribed for use at bedtime just for convenience and remembrance with a bottle at the bedside or next to the toothbrush.  It could be taken at some other time on a regular basis.  Some note that the internal eye pressure is highest in the wee hours of the morning so bedtime use gets a little extra effect at that time.

Question 4

how come xalatan (latanoprost) , the antiglaucoma drug advised to be used in the evening?

Accepted Answer

Glaucoma treated: Some patients get irritation with this eye drop and redness of the eye. Moreover the pressure rises to its highest levels during the REM Cycle of sleep. Taking the long acting Prostaglandin eye drops the effect of the medicine is targeted for the time of highest pressure in the eyes. Hence taking it at night if your sleep habits are "normal"

Question 5

why is xalatan (latanoprost) , the antiglaucoma drug, used in evening?

Accepted Answer

Xalatan (latanoprost): Capstan is used at night because it is most effective when used every evening.  The company producing the medication also recommends this dosing.  Xalatan (latanoprost) can also cause some eye redness which is minimized with nightly dosing.

Question 6

i am 31 years old. is this too young to be put on xalatan, (latanoprost) what to do?

Accepted Answer

Age not a factor: The examination details that lead to the decision to place you on xalatan (latanoprost) are more important. If you have the information from your last eye exam, repost the question or initiate a private chat. www.healthtap.com/dr-Hussain . Good luck.

Question 7

what is xalatan (latanoprost) used for?

Accepted Answer

Xalatan (latanoprost): Xalatan (latanoprost) is used for the treatment of glaucoma.

Question 8

anyone using latanoprost? whats it for?

Accepted Answer

Glaucoma: Latanoprost is an ocular hypotensive medication used to reduce eye pressure. The drug is principally used in order to treat glaucoma but there are some other reasons that it may be used to lower eye pressure.

Question 9

should i take xalatan (latanoprost) in the evening or at bedtime?

Accepted Answer

Either is fine: Using the medicine is more important than when it is used. Xalatan (latanoprost) can cause transient redness which subsides quickly ; thus seems better tolerated ; bed.

Question 10

why does xalatan (latanoprost) have to be stored at room temperature?

Accepted Answer

Storage: Storage: Protect from light. Store unopened bottle(s) under refrigeration at 2° to 8°C (36° to 
46°F). Once a bottle is opened for use, it may be stored at room temperature up to 25°C (77°F) 
for 6 weeks.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Latanoprost medication

A member asked:

Please describe the medication: latanoprost?

A member asked:

Please describe the medication: xalatan (latanoprost)?

A member asked:

Why is xalatan (latanoprost) (anti-glaucoma drug) advised to be used in the evening?

A member asked:

How come xalatan (latanoprost) , the antiglaucoma drug advised to be used in the evening?

A member asked:

Why is xalatan (latanoprost) , the antiglaucoma drug, used in evening?

A member asked:

I am 31 years old. is this too young to be put on xalatan, (latanoprost) what to do?

A member asked:

What is xalatan (latanoprost) used for?

A member asked:

Anyone using latanoprost? whats it for?

A member asked:

Should i take xalatan (latanoprost) in the evening or at bedtime?

A member asked:

Why does xalatan (latanoprost) have to be stored at room temperature?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?