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Ioprost is a prescription medicine that is available as a Drops. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Glaucoma.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Ioprost. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Ioprost include Eye Burning, Rash, Photophobia. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Ioprost can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Ioprost are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Ioprost's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Severe while nursing. It is important to know if Ioprost has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Ioprost related warnings section.
Ioprost is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Herpes Simplex Encephalitis (HSE) are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Ioprost have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Ioprost may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Ioprost is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Ioprost is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Ioprost safe for pregnant women?
Ioprost may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Ioprost, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Ioprost safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Ioprost may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Ioprost should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Ioprost on the Kidneys?
Ioprost rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Ioprost on the Liver?
Side effects of Ioprost rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Ioprost on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Ioprost for the heart.
Ioprost should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ioprost unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ioprost habit forming or addictive?
Ioprost does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Ioprost as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Ioprost only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Ioprost is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Ioprost
It is safe to take Ioprost with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ioprost
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Ioprost and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 155
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Xalatan® (latanoprost)
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Xelpros™ (latanoprost)