Chemical Name

 NORPHAR
 Price per Kit

$50.99

 Xalatan (Pfizer) 3 bottles
(Xalatan Ophth 0.005%) 2.5ml

$151.98

$111.80

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Xalatan - Generic name: latanoprost  

Manufacturer: Pharmacia & Upjohn

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XALATAN General Information: Xalatan is an ocular hypotensive agent that is believed to reduce intraocular pressure (IOP) by increasing uveoscleral outflow. XALATAN is indicated for the reduction of elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. XALATAN has a potent and long-acting IOP-lowering effect without significant long-term drift. Studies showed that XALATAN effectively reduced IOP 24% to 33% in patients with open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension. 
Dosage and Administration of Xalatan: The optimal clinical effect of XALATAN is achieved with daily topical administration. Once-daily administration can enhance patient convenience. Studies show that after 2 years of treatment, XALATAN maintained IOP reduction at the same level with no indication of rising. After 2 years of treatment, only 7% of patients required either additional medication or a switch from XALATAN because of insufficient IOP control 

XALATAN has minimal systemic side effects. There are no cardiopulmonary contraindications and no statistically significant effects on heart rate or systolic or diastolic pressure associated with XALATAN. XALATAN has no established association with depression, impotence, or nausea.

XALATAN is more effective than a combination of timolol plus pilocarpine3 and at least as effective as timolol plus dorzolamide in open-label studies,4,5 indicating that a switch to XALATAN monotherapy can be considered before beginning combination therapy in patients inadequately controlled on beta-adrenergic antagonists. XALATAN can be used concomitantly with other topical ophthalmic agents to lower IOP. If more than one topical agent is used, administer at least 5 minutes apart.

XALATAN has minimal systemic side effects. There are no cardiopulmonary contraindications and no statistically significant effects on heart rate or systolic or diastolic pressure associated with XALATAN. XALATAN has no established association with depression, impotence, or nausea.28, 29

Most common ocular event/signs and symptoms (5% to 15%): blurred vision, burning and stinging, conjunctival hyperemia, foreign body sensation, itching, increased iris pigmentation, and punctate epithelial keratopathy.

Warnings and Precautions:  XALATAN should be used with caution in patients with a history of intraocular inflammation (iritis/uveitis) and should generally not be used in patients with active intraocular inflammation. XALATAN should be used with caution in aphakic patients, in pseudophakic patients with a torn posterior lens capsule, or in patients with known risk factors for macular edema.

Note: This information is strictly for informational purposes and should not substitute for the opinion of a doctor.
Norphar offers Xalatan from Canada priced in American dollars for people whose insurance covers prescription medication from Canada i.e. United Healthcare, or people in the U.S. that are uninsured or on Medicare that are underinsured for prescription medication. The prices and terms set forth on this page are subject to change without notice. Please consult a Norphar representative for specific prices and terms for each medication.