Oftastad comp
Oftastad comp is used to lower high pressure in the eyes.
Form
silmätipat, liuos
Strength
50 mikrog/ml + 5 mg/ml
Active Ingredient
Latanoprost
Manufacturer
STADA Arzneimittel AG
How to Use
Dosage
One drop once a day in one or both affected eyes.
Method
Wash your hands, pull down your lower eyelid, apply one drop, and press the inner corner of your eye for 2 minutes.
Important
A maximum of one drop once a day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Gradual change in eye color (increased brown pigment in the iris).
- •Eye irritation (burning, gritty feeling, itching, stinging, or foreign body sensation) and eye pain.
RARE
- •Headache.
- •Redness of the eye, eye inflammation, blurred vision, watery eyes, eyelid inflammation.
- •Skin rash or itching.
- •Eye infections, such as herpes virus infections.
- •Allergic reactions (e.g., skin swelling or redness).
- •Dizziness.
- •Changes in eyelashes (longer, thicker, darker).
- •Heart palpitations or chest pain.
- •Asthma or shortness of breath.
- •Nausea or vomiting.
- •Darkening of the skin around the eyes.
- •Joint or muscle pain.
- •Low blood sugar.
- •Sleep problems, depression, or memory loss.
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to this medicine or its ingredients.
- Do not use if you have asthma or severe breathing problems.
- Do not use if you have severe heart problems or an irregular heartbeat.
- Do not use if you are pregnant, trying to get pregnant, or breastfeeding.
- Tell your doctor about other medicines you are taking, especially for blood pressure, heart conditions, diabetes, or other eye drops.
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- Remove contact lenses before use and wait at least 15 minutes before putting them back in.
- If your vision becomes blurry after applying drops, do not drive or operate machinery until your vision is clear.
- This medicine may cause eye irritation, and rarely, cloudy spots on the cornea if it is severely damaged.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category C
Suitable for older adults, with specific precautions. Start and continue therapy under supervision by an ophthalmologist. Consider systemic adverse effects. Consider potential interactions. (updated 4.12.2023)