Xyprost Tm 0.03%/0.5% Eye Drop

Xyprost Tm 0.03%/0.5% Eye Drop is used for treating ocular hypertension (by draining fluid from the eye) or increased pressure in the eye and open-angle glaucoma. It comes in the form of eye drops. This medicine should not be used if you are allergic to any ingredient of Xyprost Tm 0.03%/0.5% Eye Drop drops. Xyprost Tm 0.03%/0.5% Eye Drop is included in a class of medications called prostaglandin analogs.

This medication should not be taken by those who are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, are breastfeeding and have some eye infection, swelling, inflammation or injury. A doctor should be informed before starting this medication if you are allergic to any drug or food, will be having eye surgery, have any other type of glaucoma or are taking any medicine or drug (homeopathic, herbal or otherwise).

Some serious side effects of Xyprost Tm 0.03%/0.5% Eye Drop include growth in number of eyelashes, blindness, bloody eye, change in colour vision, blurred vision, dryness in the eye, fever, chills, loss of strength, night blindness, redness, burning, itching, pain, swelling and tunnel vision. Some other side effects include body ache, cough, headache, runny nose, sneezing, sore throat, tiredness, eye discharge, excessive tearing, increased sensitivity to light, darkening of eyelashes and increase in growth of hair.

• Glaucoma

• Stinging In The Eyes

• Blurred Vision

• Burning Eyes

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  No interaction found

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Xyprost Tm 0.03%/0.5% Eye Drop may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
  Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the fetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Caution to be advised in patients with impaired renal function.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Xyprost Tm 0.03%/0.5% Eye Drop , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Intaprost T 0.03%/0.5% Eye Drop

  Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Xyprost Tm 0.03%/0.5% Eye Drop is a synthetic substance that mimics the action of natural prostaglandins to increase drainage of aqueous humor from the eyeballs through trabecular meshwork as well as uveoscleral tracts. This reduces intraocular pressure in the eyeballs.