Latanoprost for Dogs - Ophthalmic Solution .005% (2.5 ml) (Manufacturer may vary) - [Eye Health]

Latanoprost Ophthalmic Eye Drops to reduce the pressure in your dog's eye caused by primary glaucoma. Many dogs with glaucoma face partial or complete loss of vision due to the disease. Glaucoma causes the aqueous humor, the eye's normal fluid, to stop draining properly from the eye. The additional fluid puts pressure called Intraocular Pressure (IOP) on the eye that can damage the optic nerve and cause loss of vision. Latanoprost Ophthalmic is a prescription medication that can reverse that process. These eye drops, which are in a class of drugs called prostaglandin F2-alpha agonists, increase the amount of fluid flowing out of the eye, therefore reducing pressure in the eye. Often Latanoprost is prescribed when other ophthalmic treatments for glaucoma have failed.

Key Benefits

• For treating primary glaucoma in dogs
• Generic form of Xalatan
• Reduces pressure in the eye
• Dropper top bottle for easy application

How It Works

Latanoprost Ophthalmic Solution 0.005% 2.5 ml increases the volume of fluid drained from the eyes, reducing eye pressure.

Indications

Latanoprost is a prostaglandin F2α analogue indicated for the reduction of elevated intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.

• Always follow the dosage instructions provided by your veterinarian.
• If you have difficulty applying the medication, contact your veterinarian.
• If discharge is present, the area should be cleansed with a sterile eyewash solution prior to applying the ointment or solution.
• Shake the solution well before using.
• Place one hand under and around your pet's chin and lift upward, so the pet's eyes are looking towards the ceiling.
• Rest your other hand, holding the bottle, on top of the pet's head.
• Be sure the tip of the bottle is pointed away from your pet's eye so if your pet jerks, the tip will not injure the eye.
• Hold the bottle about one inch from the eye.
• Squeeze the drops into the corner of the eye, taking care not to touch the dropper to the eye surface.
• Continue to hold the head back for a moment while the drops disperse over the whole eye surface.
• Never touch the tip dropper to the pet's eye, lids, or eyelashes.
• Do not touch the inside of the cap or the dropper or tube tip with your fingers, as this will also contaminate the medication.
• Always wash your hands before and after applying this medication.
• If you are applying more than one medication to the eye, allow 5 minutes between applications so one medication is not washed out by the next.
• Be sure not to interchange the caps of the medications.
• Do not give more often than prescribed, or it may stop working.
• If you miss a dose, give it as soon as you remember.
• If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to the regular schedule. Do not give 2 doses at once.
• This medication should only be given to the pet for whom it was prescribed.

Possible Allergic Reactions:

If your pet experiences an allergic reaction to the medication, signs may include facial swelling, hives, scratching, sudden onset of diarrhea, vomiting, shock, seizures, pale gums, cold limbs, or coma. If you observe any of these signs, contact your veterinarian immediately.

Precautions:

Not for use in animals hypersensitive allergic to latanoprost or similar medications. Do not use in pregnant or lactating animals female animals nursing their young. Consult with your veterinarian regarding eye examinations and laboratory testing necessary prior to and during treatment with latanoprost.

Caution:

Latanoprost can be absorbed through the skin. Pregnant women, or women trying to become pregnant, should avoid contact with latanoprost. Drug, Food, and Test Interactions Consult your veterinarian before using latanoprost with any other medications, including vitamins and supplements, since interactions may occur.

Signs of Toxicity/Overdose

If the pupil becomes very small, or there is severe redness of th e eye, contact your veterinarian immediately. Keep this and all othemedications out of the reach of children and pets

Storage:

Should be stored at room temperature, away from moisture and heat.