ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE: Medication Latanoprost MEDICATION __________________________________________________________________________ REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________ Prostaglandin Agonis CATEGORY CLASS ______________________________________________________________________ PURPOSE OF MEDICATION Expected Pharmacological Action Treatment of open-angle glaucoma Therapeutic Use Increase outflow of aqueous humo Complications Medication- ADRs: local irritation, foreign body sensation, increase eyelash growth, increase brown pigmentation in iris Medication Administration Adults: 1 drop of 0.005% solution once daily in the evening Contraindications/Precautions It may change eye color to brown; will form precipitate with thimerosal-containing products; can be used with other agents to decrease intra-ocular pressure Interactions Nursing Interventions Monitor for development of eye pain. Use proper technique to instill eye drop(s). Review all intra-ocular pressure reading reports A serious interaction is bi-matoprost, moderate interactions are diclofenac, flurbiprofen, ketorolac, nepafenac, travoprost ophthalmic Client Education Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness Helps improve the signs and symptoms of open angle glaucomaDoesn’t cure glaucoma but is a treatment for i Do not give at late evening , may cause insomnia and may impair ability to drive and operate heavy machines