Rocklatan vs. Rhopressa for Glaucoma: Important Differences and Potential Risks.

Rocklatan

(netarsudil / latanoprost)

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Rhopressa

(netarsudil)

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Summary for Rocklatan

Prescription only

Rocklatan is a combination eye drop that contains two medications: netarsudil (a ROCK or rho-kinase inhibitor) and latanoprost (a prostaglandin). Rocklatan is approved for use in adults to treat conditions related to high pressure in the eye, including glaucoma. It's given as a drop into the affected eye(s) once daily in the evening. Rocklatan (netarsudil / latanoprost) should be refrigerated, but it can be stored at room temperature for up to 6 weeks after opening. Side effects include eye redness and eye pain. It's also possible for the medication to cause iris color changes.

Indications for Rocklatan

Lowering pressure in the eye in people with ocular hypertension (high pressure in the eye) or open-angle glaucoma

Pros and Cons for Rocklatan

Pros

Contains latanoprost as one of the active ingredients, which is a first-choice treatment option for glaucoma
Combines two medications into a single eye drop for convenience
Convenient once-a-day dosing

Cons

Can permanently darken the color of your eyes
No lower-cost generic available; brand-name medication only

Common Side Effects for Rocklatan

Eye redness (59%)
Eye pain after placing the drop into the eye (20%)
Corneal deposits (15%)
Red spot in the eye (popped blood vessel in the eye; 11%)

Warnings for Rocklatan

Darker eyes, eyelashes, or eyelids
Eyelash changes
Eye inflammation
Swelling of the retina (macular edema)
Risk for bacterial or viral eye infection when using contaminated medication
Don't use while wearing soft contact lenses

Summary for Rhopressa

Prescription only

Rhopressa, also known by its generic name, netarsudil, is an eye drop medication used to lower eye pressure in people with glaucoma or ocular hypertension. It received FDA approval in December 2017 and belongs to a newer class of medications called ROCK (rho kinase) inhibitors. The medication is given as a drop into the affected eye(s) once every night. Common side effects include eye redness and blurry vision.

Indications for Rhopressa

Lowering pressure in the eye in people with ocular hypertension (high pressure in the eye) or open-angle glaucoma

Pros and Cons for Rhopressa

Pros

Can be used with other glaucoma medications to further lower eye pressure
Doesn't cause the color of your eye to darken like other eye drops
Only needs to be used once in the evening

Cons

Eye redness is a very common side effect
No lower-cost generic available
Its role in treatment isn't clear yet

Common Side Effects for Rhopressa

Eye redness (53%)
Cornea deposits (20%)
Eye pain when putting the drop in the eye (20%)
Red spot on the white of your eye (20%)

Warnings for Rhopressa

Risk for bacterial eye infection when using contaminated medication
Not for use with contact lenses

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Rhopressa1 eye dropper / 2.5ml of 0.02%

$342.45$427.42

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Rocklatan

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