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LATONOPROST( EYE DROPS)
Name and class
Name of a drug: Latonoprost
Class:Antiglaucoma, Prostaglandin Agonist
Mechanism of action
Latanoprost binding into specific receptor for prostaglandin,
It increases the flow if aqueous humor out if the eyes,
Thereby reducing the pressure within the eye and
Reducing the risk of nerve damage and blindness
Indication
Used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma.
Lowering high pressure inside the eye to prevent blindness.
Nursing considerations
Must not be used if acute intraocular inflammation iritis/uveitis or
Eye inflammation noted into a patient.
Must not be given into patient with a risk of renal impairment.
Contraindications
It is contraindicated into patient who are aller to latanoprost.
It is also contraindicated for use in pregnant woman.
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