Latanoprost
別名: Xalatan, Monopost
### Administration * **How to apply:** Wash your hands before and after applying the eye drops. Do not let the tip of the dropper touch the eye or any other surface. * **Multiple drops:** If your pet is prescribed multiple types of eye drops, wait at least 5 to 10 minutes between applying each medication to prevent washing the first one out. ### What to Expect * You may notice your pet's pupil becoming very small (pinpoint) after application; this is a normal effect of the drug. * Mild redness of the eye (bloodshot appearance) can occur. ### Warnings * **Do not use** if your pet is pregnant. * Contact your veterinarian immediately if the eye becomes increasingly red, cloudy, painful, or if your pet starts squinting or rubbing the eye. ### Storage * Check the packaging carefully. Some brands require refrigeration, while others can be kept at room temperature.
劑量必須由獸醫按你寵物的個別情況決定。切勿在沒有獸醫指導下給予人類藥物或其他寵物的處方藥。
用途
- Primary glaucoma / Acute primary glaucoma
- Primary glaucoma
給藥方式
可能的副作用
- Miosis (in dogs and cats)
- Blood-aqueous barrier disruption
- Conjunctival hyperaemia
- Mild ocular irritation
注意事項與禁忌
- Uveitis
- Anterior lens luxation
- Pregnancy
- > **Pregnancy Warning:** Avoid use in pregnant animals. > **Ocular Warnings:** Do not use in patients with uveitis or anterior lens luxation. May cause disruption of the blood-aqueous barrier. **Handling:** Check specific product requirements for storage (room temperature vs. refrigeration).
藥物相互作用
- Thiomersal-containing preparations: Incompatible; do not use in conjunction
常見問題
Latanoprost用於寵物有甚麼用途?
### Administration * **How to apply:** Wash your hands before and after applying the eye drops. Do not let the tip of the dropper touch the eye or any other surface. * **Multiple drops:** If your pet is prescribed multiple types of eye drops, wait at least 5 to 10 minutes between applying each medication to prevent washing the first one out. ### What to Expect * You may notice your pet's pupil becoming very small (pinpoint) after application; this is a normal effect of the drug. * Mild redness of the eye (bloodshot appearance) can occur. ### Warnings * **Do not use** if your pet is pregnant. * Contact your veterinarian immediately if the eye becomes increasingly red, cloudy, painful, or if your pet starts squinting or rubbing the eye. ### Storage * Check the packaging carefully. Some brands require refrigeration, while others can be kept at room temperature.
Latanoprost對我的寵物安全嗎?
劑量必須由獸醫按你寵物的個別情況決定。切勿在沒有獸醫指導下給予人類藥物或其他寵物的處方藥。
本文僅供一般健康教育,不能取代專業獸醫意見。如寵物身體不適,請諮詢獸醫。