Rocklatan FDA Approval History
Last updated by Judith Stewart, BPharm on March 27, 2019.
FDA Approved: Yes (First approved March 12, 2019)
Brand name: Rocklatan
Generic name: netarsudil and latanoprost
Dosage form: Ophthalmic Solution
Company: Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Treatment for: Glaucoma, Open Angle, Intraocular Hypertension
Rocklatan (netarsudil and latanoprost ophthalmic solution) is a fixed dose combination of the Rho kinase inhibitor netarsudil (Rhopressa) and the prostaglandin F2α analogue latanoprost (Xalatan), indicated to reduce elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.
- Rocklatan is administered by instilling one drop into the affected eye(s) once daily in the evening.
- One of the ingredients contained in Rocklatan (latanoprost) has the potential to cause increased brown pigmentation of the iris, which may be permanent. There is also a possibility of eyelid skin darkening, which may be reversible upon discontinuation of treatment.
- Rocklatan may also cause changes to the eyelashes, including increased length, thickness and number of lashes. Eyelash changes are usually reversible upon discontinuation of treatment.
- The most commonly reported adverse reaction is conjunctival hyperemia (eye redness). Other common adverse reactions include instillation site pain, corneal verticillata, and conjunctival hemorrhage.
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