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Indications ⬇

REMS

Contraind./Precautions ⬆ ⬇

Contraindicated in:

Use Cautiously in:

Adv. Reactions/Side Effects ⬆ ⬇

EENT: conjunctival hyperemia, dry eye, eye pruritus, hyperpigmentation of eyelids, macular edema, periorbital erythema, permanent pigmentation of the iris

Misc: hypersensitivity reactions

Interactions ⬆ ⬇

Drug-drug:

Availability ⬆ ⬇

(Generic available)

Route/Dosage ⬆ ⬇

US Brand Names ⬆ ⬇

Latisse

Action ⬆ ⬇

  • Increases the percent of hair in eyelashes and prolongs the duration of growth phase.
Therapeutic effects:
  • Increases eyelash growth, improving length, thickness, and darkness.

Classifications ⬆ ⬇

Therapeutic Classification: hair regrowth stimulants

Pharmacologic Classification: prostaglandins

Pharmacokinetics ⬆ ⬇

Absorption: Minimal systemic absorption.

Distribution: Small amounts absorbed are widely distributed.

Metabolism/Excretion: Highly metabolized; 67% excreted in urine, 25% in feces mostly as metabolites.

Half-Life: 45 min.

Time/Action Profile ⬆ ⬇

(improvement in eyelash growth)

ROUTEONSETPEAKDURATION
Topical2 mos4 mos4 wk or more*

*Following discontinuation.

Patient/Family Teaching ⬆ ⬇

Pronunciation ⬆ ⬇

bi-MAT-o-prost

Code ⬆

NDC Code