Prostaglandin analogue

The Prostaglandin analogue class covers 2 of the active ingredients in this catalogue, including Bimatoprost, Latanoprost. Ingredients in one class share a mechanism of action, so their interactions, contraindications and typical side effects tend to overlap.

Active ingredients

• Bimatoprost

  Prostaglandin analogue

  S01EE03

  Bimatoprost is a topical prostamide analogue used in adults for ocular hypertension and open-angle glaucoma. It reduces intraocular pressure once daily and is also approved for hypotrichosis of the eyelashes in some markets.

• Latanoprost

  Prostaglandin analogue

  S01EE01

  Latanoprost is a topical prostaglandin F2-alpha analogue used in adults and children for ocular hypertension and open-angle glaucoma. It reduces intraocular pressure once daily and is part of the World Health Organization List of Essential Medicines.

Medications

• 
  Lumigan

  Bimatoprost

  0.01% · 0.03%
• 
  Xalatan

  Latanoprost

  0.005%

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