Alternatives to latanoprost
3 same-class SPL records vs latanoprost - uses, FAERS reaction fields, and OTC/Rx flags from public FDA sources.
Brand: Xalatan
How to read a high-report FAERS peer set
latanoprost ranks in the upper FAERS-volume third of the corpus (#142 of 524); 3 same-class peers are listed for field comparison only. Labeled indication field for latanoprost: Latanoprost eye drops are used to lower high pressure in your eyes.
Top FAERS reaction fields for latanoprost total 21,752 reports across 10 reactions, set beside bimatoprost, tafluprost, travoprost. Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not per-patient risk.
About latanoprost
Latanoprost eye drops help lower pressure inside your eye. It is used if you have open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.
Used for: Latanoprost eye drops are used to lower high pressure in your eyes. This medicine is for people who have open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. These conditions can damage your optic nerve and cause vision loss.
3 Prostaglandin Analog (Ophthalmic) peers (wide set)
bimatoprost
RxLumigan
This medicine treats high pressure inside your eye. It is for people who have open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. These conditions can damage the optic nerve and cause vision loss. Bimatoprost helps to lower the pressure and protect your vision.
tafluprost
RxZioptan
Tafluprost eye drops are used to lower high pressure inside your eye. This medicine is for people who have open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. These conditions can damage the optic nerve and cause vision loss if not treated.
travoprost
RxTravatan Z
Travoprost eye drops are used to lower high pressure inside your eye. This medicine can treat open-angle glaucoma, a condition where the optic nerve is damaged. It also treats ocular hypertension, which is higher than normal pressure in the eye.
latanoprost vs bimatoprost & tafluprost · FAERS reaction fields
FAERS top-reaction field "Treatment Failure" shows the widest count spread between latanoprost and bimatoprost, tafluprost, travoprost in this extract (2,838-report gap on that field). Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not prevalence rates.
| Side Effect | latanoprost | bimatoprost | tafluprost | travoprost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Treatment Failure | 5,915 | 3,077 | - | 1,945 |
| Fatigue | 2,228 | 705 | 56 | 261 |
| Eye Irritation | 2,189 | 1,841 | 416 | 478 |
| Intraocular Pressure Increased | 1,768 | 715 | 95 | 295 |
| Headache | 1,737 | 673 | 164 | 226 |
| Dyspnoea | 1,600 | 543 | 69 | 197 |
| Eye Pain | 1,591 | 937 | 288 | 336 |
| Death | 1,590 | - | 197 | 204 |
"-" means no reports for that reaction. Report counts reflect total FAERS submissions, not prevalence rates.
latanoprost FAERS volume vs class peers
FAERS volume band
latanoprost is FAERS corpus rank #142 of 524 (high volume tercile). Top-reaction field total: 21,752.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does latanoprost sit in FAERS report volume vs Prostaglandin Analog (Ophthalmic) peers? ▼
Registry note: FAERS counts are voluntary reports and do not establish causation or risk rates. This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Do not stop or change your medication without talking to your doctor or pharmacist.
Field note for latanoprost: see also the generic vs brand label guide when reading Xalatan SPL strings.
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