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Compare Vyzulta vs. Latanoprost

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  • Vyzulta (latanoprostene bunod)
    Latanoprost (Xalatan)
  • Vyzulta (latanoprostene bunod)
    Latanoprost (Xalatan)

  • Summary of Vyzulta vs. Latanoprost

    Summary for Prostaglandin
    Prescription only

    Latanoprostene bunod ophthalmic solution, also known by its brand name Vyzulta, is the only prostaglandin that also releases nitric oxide along with latanoprost acid, working in two ways to help lower eye pressure. This eye drop medication is used to treat conditions related to high pressure in the eye, such as glaucoma. Vyzulta (latanoprostene bunod) is approved for people 17 years of age and older. It's given as a drop into the affected eye(s) once daily in the evening. Bottles should be refrigerated, but they can be stored at room temperature for up to 8 weeks after opening. Side effects include eye redness and eye pain.

    Summary for Prostaglandin
    Prescription only

    Latanoprost (Xalatan) is an eye drop medication. It's used in adults to treat conditions related to high pressure in the eye, such as glaucoma. It works as a prostaglandin to help with high eye pressure. The typical dosage is 1 drop in the affected eye(s) once each night. Side effects include feeling like there's something in the eye, burning, and stinging. Unopened bottles need to be refrigerated. But once opened, you keep the medication at room temperature. Latanoprost (Xalatan) is available as a brand-name and generic medication.

  • Indications of Vyzulta vs. Latanoprost

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

  • Pros and Cons of Vyzulta vs. Latanoprost

    Pros and Const for Prostaglandin
    Pros
    •Might work better at lowering eye pressure than beta-blocker eye drops
    •Once-a-day eye drop
    •Can use with other eye pressure-lowering medications
    Cons
    •Can change the color of your eyes
    •No lower-cost generic available; brand-name medication only
    •Not recommended for children age 16 and younger because of possible permanent changes to eye color with long-term use
    Pros and Const for Prostaglandin
    Pros
    •A first-choice option for lowering the pressure in the eye
    •Only used once a day
    Cons
    •Can permanently change the color of your eye
    •Need to take out any soft contact lenses before using

  • Common Side Effects of Vyzulta vs. Latanoprost

    Common Side Effects for
    •Red eyes (6%)
    •Eye irritation (4%)
    •Eye pain (3%)
    •Eye pain after placing the drop into the eye (2%)
    Common Side Effects for
    •Feeling like there's something inside the eye (13%)
    •Stinging (9%)
    •Eye redness (8%)
    •Blurry vision (8%)
    •Itchy eye (8%)
    •Burning (7%)
    •Changes in eye color (7%)

  • Warnings of Vyzulta vs. Latanoprost

    Common Side Effects for
    •Darker eyes, eyelashes, or eyelids
    •Eyelash changes
    •Eye inflammation
    •Swelling of the retina (macular edema)
    •Risk for bacterial infection in the eye when using contaminated medication
    •Don't use while wearing soft contact lenses
    Common Side Effects for
    •Darker eyes or eyelids
    •Eyelash changes
    •Eye inflammation
    •Swelling of the retina (macular edema)
    •Caution use in people with a history of a herpes eye infection
    •Risk of bacterial eye infection when using contaminated medication
    •Don't use while wearing soft contact lenses

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