Lanotan is an antiglaucoma eye drop used to diagnose increased intraocular pressure in open-angle and angle-closure glaucoma.
Refers to a group of miotic drugs that narrow the pupil for the duration of their action.
The agent is administered with caution to patients, since full-fledged clinical trials have not been performed.
However, Lanotan does not cause habituation, side effects( if the instructions for use are observed).How can these eye drops be used correctly and what kind of feedback can be found on thematic resources?
- 1. Instructions for use
- 2. Side effects and contraindications
- 3. Conditions and shelf life
- 4. Prices and analogues of
- 5. Feedback on the application of Lanolot
- 6. Conclusion
- 7. Useful video
Instruction for use
Lanotan is an aqueous solution based on latanoprost( at the rate of 0.05 milligrams per milliliter of base).Absolutely transparent without precipitation, without a sharp odor. It is realized in plastic flasks of 2.5 milliliters with a dispenser.
Pharmacological action
Latanoprost( a synthetic analogue of prostaglandin) stimulates a sharp decrease in pressure inside the eyeball due to the outflow of intraocular fluid.
Does not penetrate the hemato-ophthalmic barrier, does not accumulate in the body with prolonged use in therapy.
Indications for use Lanotan is a glaucoma, that is, increased intraocular pressure and the risk of lens atrophy with subsequent loss of vision.
The need for the use of eye drops can only be determined by a doctor based on the diagnosis and primary therapy( if any).
How to use eye drops?
Bury in the conjunctival area 1 drop once a day. It is best to do this in the evening - then an optimal therapeutic effect is achieved. If the patient uses optical lenses, then at the time of instillation they are removed. Use them at least 15 minutes after the application of eye drops.
In the event that the patient is assigned to receive several groups of ophthalmic drugs( meaning eye drops), they are not combined with Lanotan. Between instillations a break is made not less than in 5 minutes( this information is recommended to be specified at the attending physician).
No clinical trials have been conducted regarding the interaction of this drug. But the manufacturer forbids it to be used together with other miotic means.
Lanolot is prohibited from use more than 1 time per day. Therefore, it should be used at the same time, without disrupting the schedule. If, for some reason, the instillation was skipped, the next should be done according to the plan, without increasing the dosage.
Composition
| Substance | Excipients |
| Latanoprost |
|
These additional ingredients do not have any therapeutic effect, but only contribute to the normal absorption of the drug.
Side effects and contraindications
According to the manufacturer, the only contraindication for the use of Lanotan is the individual intolerance of one of the components( according to statistics, it occurs in 0.001% of patients), which can trigger an allergic reaction. Of the side effects with prolonged use noted:
- partial and insignificant change in eye color( due to enhanced pigmentation);
- heterochromia( mainly in the treatment of one eye);
- skin darkening of the eyelids( reversible process after eye drops);
- change in color and shape of eyelashes( also reversible process);
- macular is flushed;
- slight increase in body temperature( observed at the beginning of treatment, does not require additional therapeutic manipulation).
- appearance of plaque on contact lenses( in violation of the instructions for the use of drops).
Pregnancy and lactation
During pregnancy Lanotan is prescribed with extreme caution, taking into account the risk and possible benefits for the future mother and child. More thorough tests were not carried out on this score.
Drops have the ability to be absorbed( due to metabolites of latanoprost) and subsequent penetration into the mother's milk. For this reason, drops are not recommended for use throughout the lactation period, but in rare cases, doctors still recommend its use( it should be guided by their instructions).
Also, according to the instructions for use, children often have side effects, rather than adults, but this is explained by the structure of the eyeball. Dosage is observed similarly.
Conditions and shelf life
According to the manufacturer, the drug should be stored at a temperature of +2 to +8 degrees Celsius. Shelf life from the production date is 2 years. After opening the bottle the solution is suitable for use for 28 days.
Store with a sealed protective cap in the refrigerator, separate from food( an additional protective bottle is recommended).In the event that before the end of the course the entire drug was not used - it should go under recycling. The use of eye drops after the expiration date is categorically forbidden and can cause directly the opposite effect from the treatment.
Throughout the storage period, the solution can not change its color and consistency. If this happens for some reason, you should stop taking further eye drops and buy a new vial.
Prices and analogues of
The average price for Lanotan in Russia is 365 rubles ( a bottle of 2.5 milliliters).In Ukraine, the average cost - 180-200 hryvnia , including all taxes provided.
It is worth considering that in Russia at the moment the preparation is temporarily not implemented , however, on the shelves of pharmacies there are many of its analogs:
- Xalatamax;
- Xalatan;
- Glauprost;
- Glaumax;
- Latanoprost;
- Prolatan;
- Latamonom.
The active substance of these drugs is identical, the therapeutic effect is similar. They differ only in the basic solution, as well as in packaging. Dosages and concentration of active substances are preserved.
These eye drops are dispensed without a prescription( free sale).
Comments on the application of Lanotan
Lanotan is often prescribed to patients who have been diagnosed with glaucoma, so there is a lot of feedback on them in practice on thematic forums. Analyzing them it is possible to speak with confidence about positive results after Lanotan's appointment.
But it should be understood that these eye drops are intended for the symptomatic treatment of glaucoma and prevent uncontrolled increase in intraocular pressure. That is, they can not cure the disease, but only prevent the development of complications( understand as blindness).
But the main advantage of Lanotan in comparison with other miotic drugs is the absence of significant side effects with prolonged use. The only negative point, about which many speak out - is the worsened therapeutic effect when the schedule of instillation is violated. But here we are talking about a violation of the instructions for use.
By the way, if someone from the visitors of the site has already used Lanotan in practice as prescribed by the doctor, then you can also leave your feedback on this account.
This will help other users of the resource to determine the choice of medication for treatment and the search for its counterparts. It is advisable to indicate the duration of the application of eye drops, the positive effects of such therapy and the side effects that you had to face.
Conclusion
- Lanotan is an eye drop used to eliminate over-exaggerated intraocular pressure( with glaucoma).
- Acts by increasing the outflow of fluid inside the eyeball.
- Virtually no contraindications( except for an allergic reaction), side effects.
- Because of its relatively low cost and high efficiency is universally used in ophthalmic practice, but without first consulting a doctor, it should not be used.
- If, after the beginning of Lanotan treatment, reddening( inflammation of the eyelid) occurs around the eye, then the therapy should be stopped and consulted by the treating physician for the purpose of replacing( analog).