Laprost Plus Eye Drop
About Laprost Plus Eye Drop
Laprost Plus Eye Drop is a drop used for treating ocular hypertension and open-angle glaucoma. These drops are a prostaglandin analog. This medicine regulates the fluid drainage from the eye. This lowers increased pressure in the eye which further prevents blindness.
On using Laprost Plus Eye Drop you may experience side effects such as itchiness, dry eyes, skin darkening, joint pain, cough, chest pain, swelling, difficulty in breathing, wheezing, eye redness and stinging. Laprost Plus Eye Drop has a tendency of causing discoloration of the iris. Seek medical attention if you face any allergic reaction that causes discomfort.
Before using Laprost Plus Eye Drop notify your doctor if: you are allergic to any ingredient contained within Laprost Plus Eye Drop, you have any other allergies, you have any infection/swelling/injury of the eyes, you are already taking medications, you have a history of inflammation, herpes, you are scheduled for an eye surgery, you have other types of glaucoma, you are pregnant or are planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding a baby.
Ideally the dosage should be determined by your doctor based on your condition. The usual dose is about 0.005% or one drop into each infected eye.
What are the uses of Laprost Plus Eye Drop
What are the contraindications of Laprost Plus Eye Drop ?
Hypersensitivity
What are the side effects of Laprost Plus Eye Drop ?
Stinging In The Eyes
Blurred Vision
Burning Eyes
Key highlights of Laprost Plus Eye Drop
Is It safe with alcohol?
No interaction found
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
This medication is extremely unsafe to be used during pregnancy. Studies carried out on humans and animals have shown significant adverse effects on the fetus. Doctor consultation is recommended in such cases.
Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
The medication should not be consumed by breastfeeding mothers as there is a higher risk of side-effects on the infant. You are suggested to consult your doctor to discuss the potential benefits and risks before taking this medication.
Does this affect liver function?
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
What are the substitutes for Laprost Plus Eye Drop ?
Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Laprost Plus Eye Drop , and hence can be used as its substitute.
- Lacoma T Eye Drop
Ajanta Pharma Ltd
- Latochek T Eye Drop
Indoco Remedies Ltd
What are the dosage instructions?
Are there any overdose instructions?
In case of overdose, consult your doctor.
Are there any missed dose instructions?
Missed dose should be taken as soon as possible. It is recommended to skip your missed dose, if it is the time for your next scheduled dose.
How does this medication work?
Laprost Plus Eye Drop is an ophthalmic drug used to treat progressive glaucoma and ocular hypertension. It belongs to the class of prostaglandin analogue. It works by decreasing the intraocular pressure by drawing out the aqueous fluid from cornea through the uveoscleral tract.
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