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Page values for "Latanoprost"

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FieldField typeValue
genericStringLatanoprost
brandStringXalatan, Xelpros
structureFile
classesList of String, delimiter: ,[[:Category:Prostaglandin_analogs|Prostaglandin F2α analog]] [[:Category:Glaucoma_medications|Glaucoma medication]] [[:Category:Ocular_hypotensive_agents|Ocular hypotensive agent]]
mechanismString
usesString'"`UNIQ--vote-00000415-QINU`"', '"`UNIQ--vote-00000416-QINU`"'
starting_doseString1 drop in the affected eye(s) once daily in the evening
preparationsString0.005% ophthalmic solution (50 mcg/mL); typical 2.5 mL bottle
fda_maxString1 drop/eye/day (more frequent dosing reduces efficacy)
pill_idText
routesList of String, delimiter: ,Topical ophthalmic
onsetStringIOP lowering at 3-4 hours; maximum at 8-12 hours
durationString24 hours
halflifeString~17 minutes (free acid, the active form, in aqueous humor)'"`UNIQ--ref-00000417-QINU`"'
bioavailabilityStringTopical; minimal systemic absorption'"`UNIQ--ref-00000418-QINU`"'
pregnancyStringLimited data; weigh against alternatives, though systemic exposure is low.<sup class="pcp-cn" title="This claim needs a citation.">&#91;[[Pharmacopedia:Citation needed|citation&nbsp;needed]]&#93;</sup>
legalString[[USLegal:Prescription only|Rx-only]] in US