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Compare Zioptan vs. Latanoprost

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  • Zioptan (tafluprost)
    Latanoprost (Xalatan)
  • Zioptan (tafluprost)
    Latanoprost (Xalatan)

  • Summary of Zioptan vs. Latanoprost

    Summary for Prostaglandin
    Prescription only

    Zioptan (tafluprost) is an eye drop medication used to treat high pressure in the eye, such as glaucoma. It works as a prostaglandin to help relieve pressure in the eye. Zioptan (tafluprost) is for adults and is used once each night. Side effects include feeling like there's something in the eye, burning, and stinging. Zioptan (tafluprost) is available as a brand-name and now also a generic medication.

    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 Zioptan vs. Latanoprost

    Indications for
    •High pressure in the eye in people with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension
    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 Zioptan vs. Latanoprost

    Pros and Const for Prostaglandin
    Pros
    •A first-choice option for lowering eye pressure
    •Only used once a day
    •Is preservative free, which might be less irritating to the eye
    Cons
    •Often causes some eye redness
    •Can permanently darken the color of your eye over time
    •Must use eye drop vials inside the foil pouch within 30 days after opening the pouch
    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 Zioptan vs. Latanoprost

    Common Side Effects for
    •Eye redness (up to 20%)
    •Eye stinging or irritation (7%)
    •Headache (6%)
    •Itchy eye (5%)
    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 Zioptan vs. Latanoprost

    Common Side Effects for
    •Darker eyes or eyelids
    •Eyelash changes
    •Eye inflammation
    •Swelling of the retina (macular edema)
    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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