Page values for "Latanoprost"
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1 row is stored for this page| Field | Field type | Value |
|---|---|---|
| generic | String | Latanoprost |
| brand | String | Xalatan, Xelpros |
| structure | File | |
| classes | List of String, delimiter: , | [[:Category:Prostaglandin_analogs|Prostaglandin F2α analog]] • [[:Category:Glaucoma_medications|Glaucoma medication]] • [[:Category:Ocular_hypotensive_agents|Ocular hypotensive agent]] |
| mechanism | String | |
| uses | String | '"`UNIQ--vote-00000415-QINU`"', '"`UNIQ--vote-00000416-QINU`"' |
| starting_dose | String | 1 drop in the affected eye(s) once daily in the evening |
| preparations | String | 0.005% ophthalmic solution (50 mcg/mL); typical 2.5 mL bottle |
| fda_max | String | 1 drop/eye/day (more frequent dosing reduces efficacy) |
| pill_id | Text | |
| routes | List of String, delimiter: , | Topical ophthalmic |
| onset | String | IOP lowering at 3-4 hours; maximum at 8-12 hours |
| duration | String | 24 hours |
| halflife | String | ~17 minutes (free acid, the active form, in aqueous humor)'"`UNIQ--ref-00000417-QINU`"' |
| bioavailability | String | Topical; minimal systemic absorption'"`UNIQ--ref-00000418-QINU`"' |
| pregnancy | String | Limited data; weigh against alternatives, though systemic exposure is low.<sup class="pcp-cn" title="This claim needs a citation.">[[[Pharmacopedia:Citation needed|citation needed]]]</sup> |
| legal | String | [[USLegal:Prescription only|Rx-only]] in US |