Latanoprost

Category: pharmacological

Aliases: Xalatan

Pharmacological Mechanism

Prostaglandin F2α analog (FP receptor agonist) — increases uveoscleral aqueous humor outflow → lowers intraocular pressure. First-line topical for open-angle glaucoma. Iris pigmentation darkening + eyelash growth (used off-label for cosmetic eyelashes — bimatoprost is the FDA-approved version).

Half-Life (t½)

TD: 4h

Dosing Guidelines

• TD: Typical 0.005mg (Range: 0.005 - 0.005 mg)

Target Organ Systems

• integumentary