Overview
11 DESCRIPTION Latanoprostene bunod ophthalmic solution, 0.024% is a prostaglandin analog formulated as a sterile topical ophthalmic solution. Latanoprostene bunod ophthalmic solution contains the active ingredient latanoprostene bunod 0.24 mg/mL, the preservative benzalkonium chloride 0.2 mg/mL, and the following inactive ingredients: polysorbate 80, glycerin, EDTA, and water.
Mechanism of Action
12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY 12.1 Mechanism of Action Latanoprostene bunod is thought to lower intraocular pressure by increasing outflow of aqueous humor through both the trabecular meshwork and uveoscleral routes. Intraocular pressure is a major modifiable risk factor for glaucoma progression. Reduction of intraocular pressure reduces risk of glaucomatous visual field loss. 12.2 Pharmacodynamics Reduction of the intraocular pressure starts approximately 1 to 3 hours after the first administration with the maximum effect reached after 11to13 hours in eyes with elevated intraocular pressure. 12.
Indications
- 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Latanoprostene bunod ophthalmic solution, 0.024% is indicated for the reduction of intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. Latanoprostene bunod ophthalmic solution is a prostaglandin analog indicated for the reduction of intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.
Common Doses
- Refer to label
Dosage
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION The recommended dosage is one drop in the conjunctival sac of the affected eye(s) once daily in the evening. Do not administer latanoprostene bunod ophthalmic solution, 0.024% more than once daily since it has been shown that more frequent administration of prostaglandin analogs may lessen the intraocular pressure lowering effect. If latanoprostene bunod ophthalmic solution is to be used concomitantly with other topical ophthalmic drug products to lower intraocular pressure, administer each drug product at least five (5) minutes apart.
Contraindications
- 4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None.
Side Effects
- 6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: • Pigmentation [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] • Eyelash Changes [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] • Intraocular Inflammation [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] • Macular Edema [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] • Bacterial Keratitis [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ] • Use with Contact Lens [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.
Interactions
- No major interactions listed on the FDA label. Always consult a healthcare professional.