Names and pronunciation
(by-mat′oh-prost) Durysta, Latisse, Lumigan
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Drug reference
(by-mat′oh-prost) Durysta, Latisse, Lumigan
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Func. class.: Antiglaucoma agent
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Do not confuse: bimatoprost/travoprost
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USES: Increased intraocular pressure in those with open-angle glaucoma/ocular hypertension (Lumigan); eyelash hypotri- chosis (Latisse)
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CONTRAINDICATIONS: Hyper- sensitivity to this product, benzalkonium chloride Precautions: Children, intraocular inflammation, closed-angle glaucoma, macular edema, contact lenses, ocular infection, surgery, trauma; corneal abra- sion, iritis, urethritis
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DOSAGE AND ROUTES Increased intraocular pressure/ ocular hypertension (Lumigan) • Adult: OPHTH Instill 1 drop in each affected eye (conjunctival sac) every night Eyelash hypotrichosis (Latisse) • Adult: Apply 1 drop to skin of upper eyelid margin at base of eyelashes every night using a new supplied disposable sterile applicator
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Available forms: Ophthalmic solu- tion 0.01%; topical solution 0.03%; implant
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• Adult: OPHTH Instill 1 drop in each affected eye (conjunctival sac) every night Eyelash hypotrichosis (Latisse)
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• Adult: Apply 1 drop to skin of upper eyelid margin at base of eyelashes every night using a new supplied disposable sterile applicator
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