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Prescribed for Glaucoma - Open Angle, Intraocular Hypertension. latanoprost ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescribed for Intraocular Hypertension, Glaucoma - Open Angle. Lumigan may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescribed for Glaucoma - Open Angle, Intraocular Hypertension. Xalatan may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescription only

Prescription only

Prescription only

Ratings & Reviews

View all 41 reviews

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Drug Class

Side Effects

See the full latanoprost ophthalmic side effects document.

Common side effects include: hypertrichosis of eyelid.

See the full Lumigan side effects document.

See the full Xalatan side effects document.

Pricing and Coupons

* Prices are without insurance
Quantity 2.5 mL
Dosage 0.005%
Per Unit* $8.00 - $10.63
Cost* $20.00 - $26.57

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Quantity 2.5 mL
Dosage 0.03%
Per Unit* $36.90 - $42.92
Cost* $92.24 - $107.29

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Quantity 2.5 mL
Dosage 0.005%
Per Unit* $97.44
Cost* $243.61

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Generic Availability

Yes (this medicine)

Yes

Yes

Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Ophthalmic solution
  • Ophthalmic solution
  • Ophthalmic solution

Brand Names
Xalatan, Xelpros Other bimatoprost brands include: Durysta Other latanoprost brands include: Xelpros

Half Life

The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

N/A

0.75 hours

N/A

CSA Schedule**

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N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.

FDA Alerts

N/A

FDA Alerts (1)

N/A

Drug Interactions

A total of 6 drugs are known to interact with latanoprost ophthalmic:

  • 6 moderate drug interactions (15 brand and generic names)

A total of 6 drugs are known to interact with Lumigan:

  • 6 moderate drug interactions (15 brand and generic names)

A total of 6 drugs are known to interact with Xalatan:

  • 6 moderate drug interactions (15 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

September 12, 2018

March 16, 2001

June 05, 1996

WADA Class

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N/A

N/A

N/A

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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.

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