Latanoprost — brands & medicines in Pakistan
Pakistan mein Latanoprost ke 1 brands available hain. Drug class: Prostaglandin Analogue (Glaucoma). Neeche se koi bhi brand select karein aur uses, dosage, side effects aur price dekhein.
Quick Answer
Latanoprost is a prostaglandin analogue (glaucoma) used in Pakistan for Open-angle glaucoma, Ocular hypertension (raised eye pressure without glaucoma damage — prevention). Available as 1 brand. Prescription required. Always confirm dose with a doctor or pharmacist.
What is Latanoprost?
Latanoprost is a prostaglandin analogue (glaucoma) used in Pakistan for a range of medical conditions. Doctors and pharmacists in Pakistan recognize Latanoprost under multiple brand names — currently 1 listed on PakVita (1 drops). The information below is a synthesis from DRAP-registered medicine entries, BNF, and WHO Essential Medicines references.
Common indications
- Open-angle glaucoma
- Ocular hypertension (raised eye pressure without glaucoma damage — prevention)
Indication and dose vary by medical condition, age, weight, and other factors. Always confirm with a qualified doctor or pharmacist before starting.
Typical dosage
One drop in affected eye(s) once daily at BEDTIME — bedtime dosing essential
This is a general adult guidance pattern based on the manufacturer's label for one of the Latanoprost brands listed below. Children, elderly patients, pregnant women, and people with kidney or liver impairment usually need different dosing — confirm with your doctor.
Side effects
Common (usually mild)
- Conjunctival hyperaemia (red eye — very common, usually mild)
- Foreign body sensation / mild eye irritation
- Iris pigmentation change (slow — months to develop)
- Eyelash hypertrichosis (longer, thicker, darker, more eyelashes)
- Periorbital skin darkening
- Punctate corneal erosions
Serious — stop and see a doctor
- Cystoid macular oedema — CME (rare; caution in aphakia, pseudophakia, disrupted posterior lens capsule)
- Anterior uveitis / iritis exacerbation (rare)
- HSV keratitis reactivation (rare — use with caution in history of herpetic eye disease)
- Systemic: upper respiratory tract infection, musculoskeletal pain (rare)
Important warnings
- Use at BEDTIME only — more effective than morning dosing due to circadian rhythm effect on IOP
- Iris pigmentation will change permanently (especially in hazel/green/blue-brown irises) — inform patient BEFORE starting
- Eyelash changes: increased length, thickness, darkness (hypertrichosis) — may be permanent
- Periorbital skin darkening (around eye)
- In unilateral treatment — two different coloured eyes possible (permanent)
- Do not use more frequently than once daily — may paradoxically reduce IOP-lowering effect
Conditions treated
Latanoprost brands in Pakistan (1)
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Frequently asked questions
What is Latanoprost used for in Pakistan?
Latanoprost is commonly used for Open-angle glaucoma, Ocular hypertension (raised eye pressure without glaucoma damage — prevention). It belongs to the prostaglandin analogue (glaucoma) drug class.
What is the typical dosage of Latanoprost?
Typical adult dosing is described by manufacturers as: "One drop in affected eye(s) once daily at BEDTIME — bedtime dosing essential". Always confirm dose, duration, and timing with a qualified doctor or pharmacist — dose depends on indication, weight, age, kidney/liver function, and other medications.
What are the common side effects of Latanoprost?
Common side effects include Conjunctival hyperaemia (red eye — very common, usually mild), Foreign body sensation / mild eye irritation, Iris pigmentation change (slow — months to develop), Eyelash hypertrichosis (longer, thicker, darker, more eyelashes), Periorbital skin darkening, Punctate corneal erosions. Most are mild and resolve as the body adjusts. Stop the medicine and contact a doctor if side effects are severe, persistent, or include allergic symptoms (rash, swelling, breathing difficulty).
When should I stop Latanoprost and see a doctor?
Stop Latanoprost and seek urgent medical care if you experience: Cystoid macular oedema — CME (rare; caution in aphakia, pseudophakia, disrupted posterior lens capsule); Anterior uveitis / iritis exacerbation (rare); HSV keratitis reactivation (rare — use with caution in history of herpetic eye disease); Systemic: upper respiratory tract infection, musculoskeletal pain (rare). These are serious signs that need immediate attention.
Is Latanoprost available without a prescription in Pakistan?
Prescription required.
What brands of Latanoprost are available in Pakistan?
1 brand of Latanoprost is listed on PakVita: 1 drops. Browse the brand list below and click any name for prices, dosage, and full information.
Sources
- DRAP Registered Drug Products Database — Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan
- British National Formulary (BNF) — BMJ Group & Pharmaceutical Press
- WHO Model List of Essential Medicines, 23rd ed. — World Health Organization