Xalatan (ZAL-a-ten, latanoprost), a unique eye drop for glaucoma
July 1996
There's lots of interest in Xalatan (ZAL-a-ten, latanoprost), a unique eye drop for glaucoma. It'll be out later this summer...
Latanoprost is the first topical prostaglandin for glaucoma. It reduces intraocular pressure at least as well as timolol (Timoptic).
Timolol and other beta-blockers reduce pressure by slowing the production of aqueous humor in the eye. Latanoprost works by increasing drainage from the eye.
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