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BRAND NAMES:
Rocklatan
Generic Names:
Rocklatan
Uses:
Lowers pressure inside the eye caused by glaucoma or hypertension in the eye.
Therapeutic Classes:
Antiglaucoma
Forms:
Liquid, Drop
How it’s taken:
Into the eye
What form(s) does Rocklatan come in
Liquid
Drop
What are common Rocklatan doses?
Bottle 2.5ML of 0.02-0.005%
Common Rocklatan prescriptions
Rocklatan
2.5ml of 0.02-0.005% bottle
How to take Rocklatan
Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.
Ophthalmic routeWash your hands with soap and water before and after using this medicine.
Ophthalmic routeLie down or tilt your head back. With your index finger, pull down the lower lid of your eye to form a pocket.
Ophthalmic routeTo use the eye drops: Hold the dropper close to your eye with the other hand. Drop the correct number of drops into the pocket made between your lower lid and eyeball. Gently close your eyes. Place your index finger over the inner corner of your eye for 1 minute. Do not rinse or wipe the dropper or allow it to touch anything, including your eye. Put the cap on the bottle right away. Keep the bottle upright when you are not using it.
If you wear contact lenses, remove them before using this medicine. You may insert it again after 15 minutes.
Missed dose: If you miss a dose of this medicine, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule.
Store this medicine in the refrigerator. Protect from light. You may also store it at room temperature to higher temperatures for up to 14 days when travelling. Keep the opened bottle until the expiration date.
Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.
Ophthalmic routeWash your hands with soap and water before and after using this medicine.
Ophthalmic routeLie down or tilt your head back. With your index finger, pull down the lower lid of your eye to form a pocket.
Ophthalmic routeTo use the eye drops: Hold the dropper close to your eye with the other hand. Drop the correct number of drops into the pocket made between your lower lid and eyeball. Gently close your eyes. Place your index finger over the inner corner of your eye for 1 minute. Do not rinse or wipe the dropper or allow it to touch anything, including your eye. Put the cap on the bottle right away. Keep the bottle upright when you are not using it.
If you wear contact lenses, remove them before using this medicine. You may insert it again after 15 minutes.
Missed dose: If you miss a dose of this medicine, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule.
Store this medicine in the refrigerator. Protect from light. You may also store it at room temperature to higher temperatures for up to 14 days when travelling. Keep the opened bottle until the expiration date.
Rocklatan contraindications
This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to latanoprost, or if you have an active eye infection or swelling.
Rocklatan warnings
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have other eye or vision problems, eye infection (including herpes simplex eye infection), or a history of eye inflammation (including iritis or uveitis).
Ophthalmic routeIf you hurt your eye, develop an eye infection, or need to have eye surgery, talk with your doctor right away. You may need to change your medicine or stop using it.
Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
Rocklatan interactions
If you are also using other eye medicines together with netarsudil/latanoprost, use them at least 5 minutes from each other.
Rocklatan side effects
Serious Side Effects
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Blurred vision or other changes in vision
Severe eye irritation or inflammation
Less Serious Side Effects
Eye discharge, tearing, or itching
Increased brown color in the colored part of the eye (iris), which may be permanent, darkening of the eyelids
Longer, thicker, and darker eyelashes
Pain or discomfort at the instillation site