Prostaglandin analogs (ophthalmic)
- First-line ocular-pressure lowering drugs
- Increase uveoscleral outflow
- Latanoprost/bimatoprost/travoprost common
- Once-daily dosing + strong efficacy
- Iris pigmentation + eyelash growth
- Periocular fat atrophy can alter appearance
- Minimal systemic cardiovascular effects
Class at a glance
- First-line ocular-pressure lowering drugs
Practical pearls
- Increase uveoscleral outflow
Members / distinctions
- Latanoprost/bimatoprost/travoprost common
- Once-daily dosing + strong efficacy
Other member distinctions
- Iris pigmentation + eyelash growth
- Periocular fat atrophy can alter appearance
- Minimal systemic cardiovascular effects
Self-check
- Which drug class is first-line for ocular-pressure lowering?
Prostaglandin analogs (ophthalmic).
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