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Latanoprost

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Latanoprost is an anti-fungal agent which is a kind of antibiotic and antimicrobial.

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

23 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Drug Class

Anti fungal drug

Brands

Xalatan • ATANA • Ocuprost • Spersatan • Xalacom

Side Effects

Common

Eye pain
Eyelid redness
Itchy eyes
Discharge or mucus in eyes
Blurred vision
Crusting of eyelids
Burning eyes
Rash
Sore or burning eyes
Cloudy or blurred vision

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