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Rescula

unoprostone
Used for Glaucoma
Used for Glaucoma

Unoprostone is an eye drop used to lower eye pressure in people with high eye pressure or open-angle glaucoma. It's no longer available in the United States, because it was discontinued.

Last reviewed on July 5, 2022
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What is Unoprostone?

What is Unoprostone used for?

  • High eye pressure

  • Open-angle glaucoma

How Unoprostone works

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Drug Facts

Common BrandsRescula (brand no longer available)
Drug ClassAntiglaucoma
Controlled Substance ClassificationNot a controlled medication
Generic StatusNo lower-cost generic available
AvailabilityDiscontinued
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Frequently asked questions about Unoprostone

What is unoprostone?
Unoprostone is an eye drop that you give to yourself twice a day to lower pressure in the affected eye(s). The exact way that it works isn't fully known, but it's thought to help drain out the liquid inside the front part of the eye. This helps lower eye pressure for people with high eye pressure or open-angle glaucoma.
Is unoprostone still available?
No, unoprostone has been discontinued and is no longer available in the United States. Unoprostone wasn't discontinued due to safety concerns, but rather for business reasons.
Are there currently available medications that are used in place of unoprostone?
Yes, there are several available medications used to treat high eye pressure and glaucoma that are commonly used today. Examples of medications include latanoprost (Xalatan) and brimonidine (Alphagan P). Laser or surgical procedures can also lower pressure in the eye. Talk to your provider about which treatment is best for you.
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Unoprostone
Used for:
  • High eye pressure

  • Open-angle glaucoma

Used for:
  • High pressure in the eye caused by ocular hypertension (high pressure inside the eye) or open-angle glaucoma (the most common type of glaucoma)

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