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Xalatan (Latanoprost) - Summary

 
 



XALATAN SUMMARY

Latanoprost is a prostaglandin F analogue. Its chemical name is isopropyl-(Z)-7[(1R,2R,3R,5S)3,5-dihydroxy-2-[(3R)-3-hydroxy-5-phenylpentyl]cyclopentyl]-5-heptenoate.

XALATAN Sterile Ophthalmic Solution is indicated for the reduction of elevated intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.


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NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

Published Studies Related to Xalatan (Latanoprost)

Twenty-four-hour intraocular pressure control with latanoprost-timolol-fixed combination versus bimatoprost in patients who switched from timolol. [2011.10]
PURPOSE: To evaluate bimatoprost versus latanoprost and timolol fixed combination (LTFC) over the 24-hour diurnal curve in patients who switched from timolol... CONCLUSIONS: The LTFC and bimatoprost therapies were equally effective in maintaining IOP at lower levels during the 24-hour period in patients who switched from timolol therapy. Adverse events were more frequent with bimatoprost therapy.

A phase 2, randomized, dose-response trial of taprenepag isopropyl (PF-04217329) versus latanoprost 0.005% in open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension. [2011.09]
CONCLUSIONS: Taprenepag isopropyl significantly reduces IOP in POAG and ocular hypertension. Taprenepag isopropyl monotherapy is comparable to latanoprost 0.005% in reducing IOP. As demonstrated in this report, the activity of taprenepag isopropyl is additive to that of latanoprost 0.005%. Further studies are required to determine whether it shows similar additivity when administered with other ocular antihypertensive medications.

Comparative efficacy and safety of the fixed versus unfixed combination of latanoprost and timolol in Chinese patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. [2011.08.19]
BACKGROUND: A noninferiority trial was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of a single evening dose of fixed-combination latanoprost 50 mug/mL and timolol 0.5 mg/mL (Xalacom(R); LTFC), in Chinese patients with primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) or ocular hypertension (OH) who were insufficiently controlled on beta-blocker monotherapy or beta-blocker-based dual therapy... CONCLUSIONS: A single evening dose of LTFC was at least as effective as the unfixed combination of latanoprost in the PM and timolol in the AM in reducing IOP in Chinese subjects with POAG or OH whose IOP was insufficiently reduced with beta-blocker monotherapy or beta-blocker-based dual therapy. LTFC is an effective and well tolerated once-daily treatment for POAG and OH.

The comparison of the effects of latanoprost, travoprost, and bimatoprost on central corneal thickness. [2011.08]
PURPOSE: To compare the effects of latanoprost, travoprost, and bimatoprost on central corneal thickness (CCT)... CONCLUSIONS: Topical therapy with prostaglandin analogues is associated with CCT reduction. Latanoprost, travoprost, and bimatoprost have a similar effect on CCT.

Effect of latanoprost on choroidal blood flow regulation in healthy subjects. [2011.06.22]
PURPOSE: The present study tested the hypothesis that human choroidal blood flow (ChBF) regulation in the face of changes in ocular perfusion pressure (OPP) may be modified by a drug-induced decrease in intraocular pressure (IOP)... CONCLUSIONS: The data indicate that latanoprost improves ChBF regulation during both an increase and a decrease in OPP. Since latanoprost did not affect baseline ChBF, the authors assume that this effect is related to the decrease in IOP. This finding has important implications for understanding the relation between IOP and vascular factors in glaucoma, because it indicates that a reduction in IOP itself improves ChBF regulation.

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Clinical Trials Related to Xalatan (Latanoprost)

Efficacy and Safety of Three Different Latanoprost 0,005% Eyedrops in Subjects Affected by Primary Open Angle Glaucoma [Recruiting]

Efficacy Study of Latanoprost and Bimatoprost Solutions in Promoting Eyelash Growth in Patients With Alopecia Areata [Completed]
This is a single center, randomized, investigator-masked study to determine the efficacy and safety of latanoprost and bimatoprost ophthalmic solutions in promoting eyelash growth in patients who have lost their eyelashes due to alopecia areata. These medications are FDA-approved as eyedrops for patients with glaucoma who have been noted to grow longer, darker, and thicker eyelashes with their use. In this study, patients will be asked to apply these solutions to the affected eyelid margins of one eye with a sterile cotton-tipped applicator once a day.

Safety Study of Latanoprost Slow Release Insert [Terminated]
This study is a phase 1, open-label, dose-escalation, safety and tolerability study, which will be conducted at one study site. This study will include 3 cohorts. Each cohort will have approximately 5 subjects. Subjects will not be randomized into the study. The first cohort will receive low dose drug insert, second cohort will receive 2 low dose drug inserts thus achieving twice the drug levels compared to cohort I and third cohort will receive high dose drug insert.

A Study of the L-PPDS With Adjunctive Xalatan® Eye Drops in Subjects With OH or OAG [Completed]
The objective of this study is to investigate how the intraocular pressure (IOP)-lowering effect of the L-PPDS is altered by adjunctive Xalatan therapy.

A Comparison of Azopt Versus Placebo Added to Xalatan in Patients With Elevated Intraocular Pressure (IOP) on a Prostaglandin [Completed]
The purpose of this study was to assess the efficacy of adding Azopt dosed three times a day to Xalatan as compared to that of adding placebo to Xalatan in patients with elevated intraocular pressure.

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Reports of Suspected Xalatan (Latanoprost) Side Effects

Intraocular Pressure Increased (179)Cataract (136)Glaucoma (87)Eye Irritation (75)Drug Ineffective (62)Visual Acuity Reduced (59)Eye Pain (55)Visual Impairment (52)Eye Disorder (50)Death (45)more >>


PATIENT REVIEWS / RATINGS / COMMENTS

Based on a total of 1 ratings/reviews, Xalatan has an overall score of 8. The effectiveness score is 8 and the side effect score is 8. The scores are on ten point scale: 10 - best, 1 - worst.
 

Xalatan review by 45 year old male patient

  Rating
Overall rating:  
Effectiveness:   Considerably Effective
Side effects:   Mild Side Effects
  
Treatment Info
Condition / reason:   glaucoma
Dosage & duration:   1 drop every night (in 24h) (0,005%) (dosage frequency: once a day) for the period of for the last 10 years
Other conditions:   none
Other drugs taken:   Cosopt (dorzolamide Hydrochloride)
  
Reported Results
Benefits:   lowering of intraocular pressure /keeping it under control
Side effects:   A slight change in the coulour of the treated eye.
Comments:   My juvenile/pigmentary (open angle) glaucoma was diagnosed when I was 26 in 1989 (my mother also had it). I was prescribed 2 kinds of eye drops which were effective for some time, but after a while, they couldn't control the intraocular pressure in my left eye, so I had to undergo a trabeculectomy in 1992. Now I put drops only in my right eye (Cosopt 2 times a day and Xalatan once a day before I go to sleep). My eye pressure has been under control ever since.

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