Vyzulta (latanoprostene bunod) Eye Drops
This medication is used to reduce pressure in the eye, usually if you have glaucoma. It lowers the pressure by increasing the outflow of fluid from inside the eye. If the high pressure is not reduced, it could eventually damage your sight.
How to Use
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Wash your hands.
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Remove contact lenses (if applicable).
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Do not let the dropper tip touch your eye or any other surface.
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Tilt your head back, look up and pull down the lower eyelid to make a pocket.
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Hold the bottle upside down directly over your eye and allow 1 drop to fall into the pocket by gently squeezing the bottle.
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If a drop misses your eye, try again.
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Look down and close your eye for about 2 minutes.
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Place a finger at the inner corner of the eye and press. This will reduce the medication from draining out.
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Try not to blink, squeeze your eyelids or rub your eyes.
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Replace bottle cap.
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Wait 3-5 minutes in between different eye drops (if using multiple types of eye drops).
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If you use contact lenses, wait 15 minutes after using before you put them back in.
Side Effects & Precautions
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Eye irritation, redness, pain
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Runny or stuffed nose
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Sore throat
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Altered sense of taste
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Feeling of grittiness or having something in the eye
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It may change the colour of your eye or eyelid. The eye colour change may not be noticeable for many months to years. The eye colour and eyelid changes may be permanent. Tell your doctor if your eye color has changed. It may also cause your eyelashes to appear thicker and longer than they usually do and increase in number. Eyelash changes are reversible after treatment is stopped.
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Blurred vision (wait until this wears off before you drive or operate machinery)
Storage
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Before it is first opened, keep it in a fridge.
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Once the bottle has been opened, it may be kept at room temperature.
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Discard the bottle and/or unused contents after 8 weeks.
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It should not be used after the expiry date on the bottle.
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Protect from light. Protect from freezing.
This is for informational purposes only and does not substitute medical advice. It is not a complete product summary and does not include a full list of side effects. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have or for any unexpected effects while using this product.