Drops "Xalatan": analogues Russian, reviews

"Xalatan" is a medicinal pharmaceutical product. These are eye drops to lower the intraocular pressure. In this form and sold in pharmacies. The drug is very popular in the Russian market.

The agent is prescribed by the treating ophthalmologist to people with increased intraocular pressure, primary and secondary open-angle and pseudoexfoliation forms of glaucoma.

This is one of the most effective drugs to improve fluid outflow and reduce pressure. The drug is quite expensive. On sale there are cheap analogues "Xalatana".

Composition

1. The main ingredient is latanoprost 0.05 mg.
2. Additional substances: sodium chloride - 4.1 mg, sodium dihydrogen phosphate (monohydrate) - 4.6 mg, sodium hydrogenphosphate (anhydrous) - 4.74 mg, benzalkonium chloride - 0.2 mg, water for injection - 995 mg.
3. Drops for eyes 0.005% are sold in sterile bottles for instillation of 2.5 ml with the control of the first opening. Packed in boxes of cardboard one or three pieces.

pharmachologic effect

The active substance latanoprost is a substitute for natural prostaglandin F2a, which has a selective effect on the eye receptors. Decrease in ophthalmonus occurs a few hours after the application of the drug and achieves its greatest effect in twelve hours.

The anti-glaucoma effect is due to a large outflow of fluid from the chambers of the eye. The drug does not affect the formation of intraocular fluid and permeability of blood vessels. After use, the action of the agent occurs within 24 hours.

Indications and contraindications

The drug "Xalatan" (analogs of the drug) is prescribed for the prevention and complex therapy of treatment of open-angle glaucoma and an increase in the ophthalmotonus.

The agent should be used with great care before surgery for glaucoma.

Method and dose of application

It is prescribed to patients from 1 year of life (including the elderly) once a day, one drop in the evening, locally in the eyes. Used as a component of mixed or monotherapy. Immediately after instillation, pressure should be applied to the inner corner of the lower eyelid for 1 minute. Possible use for 2 years with subsequent replacement of the drug. Control of intraocular pressure level after 2-3 weeks, then 3 months 1 time.

Side effects and overdose

The drug "Xalatan" (analogs including) has the following side effects:

• Local reaction: there may be a slight irritation, redness and inflammation of the mucous membrane of the eye. This side effect is observed in 10% of people, only 1% has an average degree of severity. There may be pain, increased tear, dryness, photophobia, a decrease in visual acuity, a change in the color of the pupil, a change in the growth of the eyelash, and edema of the retina center.
• Respiratory system: difficulty breathing, narrowing of the lumen of the bronchi due to muscle contraction (bronchospasm).
• Nervous system: a sensation of pain in the head region or a semi-fainting condition (often dizziness).
• Musculoskeletal system: pain in the joints and muscles.
• Skin: changes in color (blackening) of the eyelids, skin rashes, Lyell's syndrome (the appearance of blisters and erosions on the skin and mucous membranes).
• Infections and infections: inflammation of the cornea caused by one or more types of the herpes virus (herpetic keratitis).
• Other side effects: painful sensations in the chest of a non-specific nature.
• People with diabetes with retinal lesions (diabetic retinopathy) may experience blockage, exfoliation, or hemorrhage in the vitreous region when using this medication.
• In childhood, there is an increase in body temperature and inflammation of the mucous membrane of the nasopharynx.
• In patients with obvious damage to the cornea, calcification is possible in exceptional cases.
• At casual use of a preparation inside dizziness, a pain in the field of a gastrointestinal tract and a nausea are possible. Treatment is symptomatic. It is necessary to rinse the stomach.

These are the side effects of "Xalatan" (eye drops). Analogues have side effects in no less degree.

Precautionary measures

Doctors do not recommend increasing the dose of the drug. This leads to a decrease in the effect of lowering intracranial pressure. Possible use with other eye medications to reduce intraocular pressure.

If you missed a single instillation of the drug, then the next day bury at the same time only one drop, so as not to cause unnecessary negative effects.

When using two types of drugs, the time interval between the administration of drops should be 5-10 minutes. But it is better to not mix drops, use only.

Required removal of contact lenses before instillation, otherwise the absorption of benzalkonium chloride occurs. Installation of the lens back is possible after 20 minutes.

It should continue treatment with a change in the color of the iris, but under the supervision of an ophthalmologist. The appointment of "Xalatan" can be reversed, but as a rule, the increase in pigmentation is not accompanied by pathological changes.

With the appointment of treatment in one eye, there is a possibility of developing a different color of the iris of the left and right eye (heterochromia).

"Xalatan" (analogues also) with caution appoint people managing the motor transport and sophisticated equipment, since there is a possibility of a quick-passing feeling of shroud before your eyes. It is better to install the drug outside a hazardous activity. There is a possibility of a temporary darkening of the eyelids.

The agent can cause a change in the growth, color of eyelashes and gun hair. After the drug is canceled, the effect passes by itself. During pregnancy and lactation, "Xalatan" (analogues also) is prescribed with caution.

During use, do not touch the bottle with eyes and various objects. With great caution appoint with congenital or acquired absence of the lens (aphakia) and inflammation of the choroid (uveitis).

Do not appoint a simultaneous reception with drops containing thiomersal. Strengthening the action of "Xalatan" against the background of pilocarpine and timolol.

Terms and conditions of storage

Keep the drug in a cool, protected from light and hard to reach place for children. Shelf life - 3 years. If the vial is already opened, it can be stored for 4 weeks, avoiding exposure to high temperatures (above 25 degrees Celsius). It is released on prescription form.

Drops "Xalatan": analogues

Substitutes "Xalatan" is used when it is not available in the pharmacy, when it is used to this medication, if side effects are revealed:

• "Kosopt" (the Netherlands) - 800-900 rubles.
• "Trusopt" (France, USA) - 450-470 rubles.
• "Travatan" (Belgium) - 660-700 rubles.
• "Azopt" (Belgium, USA) - 800 rubles.
• "Azarga" (Belgium) - 980 rubles.
• "Fotil" (Finland) - 300-350 rubles.
• "Betoptik" (Belgium) - 310-380 rubles.
• "Glauprost" (Romania) - 1440-1500 rubles.

"Xalatan" analogues of the Russian has the following:

• "Xalacom" (Russia) - 700-900 rubles.
• "Glaumax" (Russia, Estonia) - 470-550 rubles.
• "Xalatamax" (Russia, Croatia) - 450-550 rubles.

For the drug "Xalatan" analogs cheaper can be found the following:

• "Arutimol" (Germany) - 46-72 rubles.
• "Okumed" (India, Germany) - 52-79 rubles.
• "Timolol" (Finland, Germany) - 20-45 rubles.

Patient Reviews

In general, reviews about the drug are positive. Most often there are complaints of side effects of a local nature (redness, pain, tearing and dryness). The most common side effects from the respiratory system. If the above complications appear, you should contact your doctor to replace the drug.

To date, they have started using drops not for their intended purpose, but for the growth of eyelashes. For these purposes, the analogue of "Xalatan" in Russia "Pilocarpine" is used because of the low cost of the latter.