Xalatan is a brand name for a medication known as latanoprost. It’s primarily used
Xalatan is a brand name for a medication known as latanoprost. It’s primarily used to treat increased intraocular pressure (IOP) in conditions like open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension. Here’s how it works and what it’s used for:
Mechanism: Latanoprost is a prostaglandin analog. It works by increasing the outflow of aqueous humor (the fluid inside the eye), which helps lower intraocular pressure.
Uses:
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